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Friend got bit by a copperhead
Posted on 8/3/19 at 8:32 am
Posted on 8/3/19 at 8:32 am
He was at the lake camping and got struck on his foot. Had to be transported to another hospital due to the first one being out of anti venom. He’s fine and already back at the lake.
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Posted on 8/3/19 at 8:34 am to WhuckFistle
Nice toenails.
This post was edited on 8/3/19 at 8:35 am
Posted on 8/3/19 at 8:41 am to WhuckFistle
Which foot got bit? 
Posted on 8/3/19 at 8:44 am to AutoYes_Clown
He said the right foot. I’m assuming it had to be close to the big toe? Maybe that’s why it looks jacked up? Lol I know it’s a whole lot bigger than the left foot.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:05 am to WhuckFistle
Gotta quit biting those toenails.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:19 am to WhuckFistle
I am surprised his fangs were able to penetrate the toe nail
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:25 am to wickowick
He never actually said where he got bit on the foot. But I’m gonna say the big toe, only because it looks awful. Give him some kind of credit for the jacked up nail.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:27 am to WhuckFistle
Dang. Snake might've done him a favor if they had amputated.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:46 am to WhuckFistle
Those feet have more problems than a little snake bite. 
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:46 am to WhuckFistle
He wasn’t the only one that got popped yesterday. Someone else got popped by a small rattler
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:53 am to WhuckFistle
he should ask for some fungicide mixed in with the antivenin
that’s disgusting
that’s disgusting
Posted on 8/3/19 at 9:55 am to cgrand
1. We didn’t need the feet pic.
2. Why does it seem like hospitals are routinely running out of anti venom?
2. Why does it seem like hospitals are routinely running out of anti venom?
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:14 am to baldona
it’s very perishable and very expensive.
real antivenin is made from venom milked from a snake, and is species specific for the most part. There’s a worldwide shortage
synthetic antivenin is still not there yet
real antivenin is made from venom milked from a snake, and is species specific for the most part. There’s a worldwide shortage
synthetic antivenin is still not there yet
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:24 am to baldona
I stepped out on my front porch Friday night and nearly stepped on copperhead,scared the crap out of me.I’m not really afraid of snakes if I see them from reasonable distance(10 feet) but I hate to be surprised by them.Killed him but didn’t take picture.
As far as anti venom,I don’t think any hospital stocks but minimal amount because of cost.When I was working and ER got snakebite venom,State Police would make high speed runs bringing anti venom from hospitals all over the state.
As far as anti venom,I don’t think any hospital stocks but minimal amount because of cost.When I was working and ER got snakebite venom,State Police would make high speed runs bringing anti venom from hospitals all over the state.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:33 am to LSUA 75
I wish I could charge my iphone with my little toe
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:34 am to cgrand
quote:
it’s very perishable and very expensive.
real antivenin is made from venom milked from a snake, and is species specific for the most part. There’s a worldwide shortage
1+. In addition, due to those factors, many smaller hospitals just keep enough in stock for an initial dose. If more doses are needed, they'll transfer the patient or get more doses from nearby hospitals. In addition, insurance companies have been known to refuse paying the hospital for the antivenin, especially for for copperhead bites. There's much controversy regarding use of antivenin for copperhead bites since copperhead bites are normally not as severe as rattlesnake and cottonmouth bites.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:35 am to WhuckFistle
I bet someone saw it a few days ago and let it live
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:40 am to WhuckFistle
Did the snake take a bite out of the toe nail?
Posted on 8/3/19 at 10:54 am to cgrand
quote:
it’s very perishable and very expensive
I understood both of these before I asked the question, I still don’t understand why. Country Labor is cheap, someone can’t open up a snake venom place in the middle of New Mexico or Mississippi? If it’s expensive and in high demand and perishable seems like a business opportunity.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 11:05 am to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:Did you see op's feet? One little bite and each foot looked seriously fricked up.
since copperhead bites are normally not as severe as rattlesnake and cottonmouth bites.
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