[GeoStL] Re: NGR: Snake Bite
- From: "Jim Bensman" <jbensman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:37:34 -0500
Who is K?
Earlier this year, someone reliable told me when copperheads are migrating
they follow scent trails. If you relocate them even a short distance they
will not find the scent trail and die. If it is during the migration in the
spring or fall, just let them alone and they move on.
When I was a kid I stepped on one in Giant City State Park. It did not bite
me. They tend to not be aggressive.
Jim Bensman
"Nature Bats Last"
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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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