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Barry A.
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----------a word to those who like to "catch snakes"-----they bruize very easily. so please be gentle with them, and never drop or throw one--------it
will really damage them, usually permanently.
It is better to just watch them----preferably from a distance. 
Pacific Diamondback rattlers------We used to catch dozens of them on the Palo Verde peninsula back in the 50's----that was exciting!!! until I got
bit------no more "snake catching" from then on.  (even tho I obviously
survived)
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
----------a word to those who like to "catch snakes"-----they bruize very easily. so please be gentle with them, and never drop or throw one--------it
will really damage them, usually permanently.
It is better to just watch them----preferably from a distance.
Pacific Diamondback rattlers------We used to catch dozens of them on the Palo Verde peninsula back in the 50's----that was exciting!!! until I got
bit------no more "snake catching" from then on. (even tho I obviously
survived)
Barry |
Rodger that. I like sankes. Have some of the gardner snake varity in my back yard. I try to be gentle in picking them up and putting them back down.
I would not try and do that though with a rattler 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Beautiful picture BigWoo. The very notion of touching them freaks me out but their beauty is amazing. My son runs these things down and grabs them.
Sometimes they bite him but he doesn't seem to care. Shudder !!! |
Thanks, I would normally leave them alone, but I do have a lot of experience with snakes and this guy was heading for an area with vehicle traffic,
so I thought it best to redirect him.
Never ever mess with rattlers. I've seen first hand the damage they can cause
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Desert Rat
Barry A and BigWoo, What was the consequences of your snakebites? How did you treat the bite wound? If you saw a physician, how did he/she treat
it? Reason I'm asking is because while hiking I usually encounter a rattlesnake or two and if I am ever bitten by a rattler I sure would like to
know how increase my odds of surviving. I have read several articles about poisonous snakes and the treatment for bites, but none of the articles
were written by someone who had actually been bitten. |
I've never been bitten by a rattler and hope to keep it that way. 
As far as treatment in the field, we're taught to immobilize the extremity, lay the patient down while keeping the affected extremity below the level
of the heart, keep everyone calm, and get to the hospital. There's really not much to do other than treat any symptoms that may arise as best as you
can and get to a facility that can treat it.
Some say snake bite kits provide some benefit if used right away. I don't know...if it was me I'd probably try it, but the true goal is to get to a
hospital as soon as possible.
NEVER put ice on the wound!!!!
You should also remove anything like rings, bracelets, boots that may be difficult to get off later if there's swelling.
[Edited on 5-17-2009 by BigWooo]
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On a side note, although I wouldn't use this to diagnose yourself, most patients I've seen that were actually injected with the venom developed a
metallic taste in their mouth.
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