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[*] posted on 1-31-2007 at 08:55 PM


David K................yup, it's 100% pure. Bottled/manufactured in Valencia, CA. I'm gonna get bajablonde a gallon of the stuff!!!
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[*] posted on 1-31-2007 at 09:32 PM


I would think that liberal quantities of of Jack Daniels may be of some immediate medical assistance :lol::lol::lol:
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[*] posted on 2-2-2007 at 10:59 AM


Heres a really good website that discusses snakebite, and what is the best course of action.

http://www.snakesofarkansas.com/Main/SnakeBite

It seems these sucker kits work marginally if used within minutes of the bite. Having antivenin on hand is impractical as its VERY $$$ upwards of $500-1000 PER vial, and typically many vials are needed over a treatment. Plus it has to be given IV so unless you're practiced with recreational IV drug use it may not be a good idea plus you might have an adverse reaction to the antivenin, so its best left to medics!

A good "protective" measure for those hiking in remote areas might be good tough boots plus these snake leggings, they also protect against sharp spiney desert vegetation too!

http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/drilldown_pages/view_categ...

I think this is the route I'll go while hiking in the SPM park this spring!

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[*] posted on 2-2-2007 at 11:06 AM
DON'T


Forget the dogs..........we have had our Yellow Lab to the vet for a series of shots that build up resistance to rattlesnake bites. Still have to take them to the vet, but at least it buys you some time.

Also took her to rattlesnake avoidance class. The put a shock collar on the dog, and walk the dogs by "defanged" rattlesnakes. If the dog shows an interest, they zap the collar. Seems to have worked, as Libbie started barking at a section of 1/2" rebar laying on the ground.

PS....don't forget to take a stick ( a broomhandle cut to about 5 feet with a bicycle handlebar grip on one end). Good for poking the trail in front of you.
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