[GeoStL] Re: NGR: Snake Bite
- From: "Eric East" <christianherper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:25:51 -0500
Exactly, pain from the swelling can be intense.
A friend of mine was bitten by a copper head on his thumb & he swelled all the
way to his shoulder. He couldn't spread his fingers far enough apart to keep
them from touching.
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Myers
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 7:17 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: NGR: Snake Bite
I agree with Eric, never take a chance when bitten, especially if you are
young, very old, or have an underlying medical condition. Plus, at the ED they
can help with pain control (the most common side affect of the bite) and
prescribe antibiotics for a possible infection (another side affect, but less
common).
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From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric East
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:05 PM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: NGR: Snake Bite
Not sure who K is, but i'm sorry to hear about the incident.
That is why it is a VERY GOOD idea to NEVER handle a snake unless you can
positively ID it.
Also, DO NOT avoid a trip to the ER if you believe you have been bitten by a
venomous snake!!!
Although the bite of a copper head is generally not life threatening, why
take the chance. It's possible
that you may be one of the unfortunate few who are alergic to the venom.
BTW, the scientific name for nonvenomous counter part is natrix, not matrix.
And that is out dated. The
accepted name for the genus is now nerodia. Gotta love the taxonimists &
their name changes! :-)
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: JimSGreene@xxxxxxx
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:22 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] NGR: Snake Bite
Update to follow, since our good friend K. encountered a medium sized
copper head while mowing, and in return for his good will in trying to move the
snake, which he thought was a matrix (a harmless water snake), it bit him on
both hands. He went to an emergency room, and the treatment turned out to be
antihistimines and bed rest. The venom is not fatal, except to small animals.
He is currently sleeping off the effects of the drugs, and will be monitored by
friends while he recovers. The snake will get a good meal of mouse before
being released. A digital series of the wounds might be compiled, unless there
is objection from the subject. He's in no condition at present to agree to
anything. If anyone has a similar mishap, take antihistimines and save
yourself a hospital bill. You'll be fine. Remember, it is illegal to kill our
valuable snakes. Please release the culprit within two miles of where you
found it, since relocation results in hardship and death usually. Please brace
yourselves as the subject of this email is rather grisly, but we don't want any
of you to go through being assaulted by a brown recluse. Unfortunately for
these spiders, kill them at will. Please spare their harmless cousins, though.
Again, turn on a light in any storage area and wait until the critters go hide
before you go in. Take care all, and good luck.
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