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Posted on 8/19/19 at 8:22 pm to choupiquesushi
I've spent a lot of time outdoors in LA, TX and OK, and somehow I've never seen a rattlesnake. Blows my mind honestly.
Posted on 8/19/19 at 10:03 pm to cgrand
Just like humans doctors there are some really good vets and some absolute shitty ones.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 8:09 am to HeadBusta4LSU
Ours got hit by a rattlesnake last year. And had to have 3 viles of antivenom. Got him right on the face.
According to the vet, the only time a dog will need antivenom is if it's a rattlesnake due to the different types of venom the common 3 have.
My bosses beagle got hit by a copperhead, no antivenom but was rough for a while with blood vessels popping and such internally. Probably what you have going on.
According to the vet, the only time a dog will need antivenom is if it's a rattlesnake due to the different types of venom the common 3 have.
My bosses beagle got hit by a copperhead, no antivenom but was rough for a while with blood vessels popping and such internally. Probably what you have going on.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 8:09 am to RodMad501
When I lived in Houston, my golden got hit twice by a copperhead, in the foot and in the muzzle. Found the snake under her doghouse. Called the Vet, and she said to use Benadryl, she was fine in less than 24 hours. Makes me think the snake bites in OP were something other than a copperhead.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 8:14 am to choupiquesushi
quote:
Janky then u weren’t looking in right spots.....
NO east absolutely loaded with them, I find em near my house in Br all the time working my d
Lets be clear, I never go looking for snakes. I hate those bastards. I honestly did not know there were that many down that way. I thought they started in abundance around Alexandria. At some point I fully expect to run up on one at our place at Toledo Bend. I will scream like a bitch and run.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 8:29 am to deeprig9
Deeprig, I totally agree. Not all dogs need antivenom. Plasma infusions should help. I hope your dog rebounds and makes a quick recovery.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 8:37 am to Icansee4miles
quote:If you or your dog are going to get bit by a venomous snake in this are you want it to be a pygmy rattler or copperhead..... For some reason Canebrake/timber venom is nastiest on dogs... have never heard of a dog getting bit by a coral snake though. This does not sound like a copperhead bite.. .although copperheads are very active in suburbs right now with the cicada activity
When I lived in Houston, my golden got hit twice by a copperhead, in the foot and in the muzzle. Found the snake under her doghouse. Called the Vet, and she said to use Benadryl, she was fine in less than 24 hours. Makes me think the snake bites in OP were something other than a copperhead.
This post was edited on 8/20/19 at 8:48 am
Posted on 8/20/19 at 9:05 am to Janky
quote:
A rattler in BR?
St. Francisville... but ive seen them in both north EBR and in WBR
Posted on 8/20/19 at 9:08 am to keyboard_warrior9
quote:extreme south BR.... see em pretty regular.. including last week
but ive seen them in both north EBR and in WBR
Posted on 8/20/19 at 9:14 am to choupiquesushi
Where are you seeing them? Are you just walking in the woods? What kind are you seeing?
Posted on 8/20/19 at 9:22 am to Janky
I saw what I believe was a pygmy rattlesnake in my front yard near Weiner creek around 10 years ago.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 9:37 am to jaTigerfan
Here's the supposed range,
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:17 am to AlxTgr
They have rattlers in the Port hudson / St Francisville area.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:19 am to Janky
quote:most of the ones I see are when I am working my dogs - actually when I am checking out the edges of the woods where I'll be throwing dummies....
Where are you seeing them? Are you just walking in the woods? What kind are you seeing?
and some while Im working
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:26 am to cgrand
cgrand,
Let us know how your pup comes out.
Let us know how your pup comes out.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:27 am to jaTigerfan
Ive seen both pygmy and cane brake in WBR within the past 5 years
ETA: cgrand, just got ours from LSU yesterday and hes in pretty bad shape but no loss of life or loss of limb which is great but its sad seeing him that way
ETA: cgrand, just got ours from LSU yesterday and hes in pretty bad shape but no loss of life or loss of limb which is great but its sad seeing him that way
This post was edited on 8/20/19 at 10:30 am
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:37 am to choupiquesushi
We have a Mini Aussie that has been bitten twice by a copperhead. Once when when she was a few months old on the face and again just a month ago in the chest. First time we took her to the emergency vet and they kept her overnight, gave her antibiotics and anti-venom. Later found out from my regular vet that they don't usually do anti-venom for Copperheads. Second time, I gave her benadryl and kept her comfortable until the next morning. Took her to the vet first thing and they gave her antibiotics and more benadryl. She was pitiful for a few days but is now back to normal.
I'm thinking this probably wasn't a copperhead.
I'm thinking this probably wasn't a copperhead.
Posted on 8/20/19 at 10:41 am to Lonnie Utah
quote:
Let us know how your pup comes out.
she's coming home this morning
the viper venom was still active in he bloodstream so the antivenin and transfusion saved her life. none of this makes any sense to me but i will take it
wife is getting more bloodwork done on the little dog just in case.
now i have to address the fact that my wife wants to take a flamethrower to the yard and then asphalt it over
Posted on 8/20/19 at 11:23 am to cgrand
quote:
she's coming home this morning
Great to hear. hope she gets back to normal soon.
As for the poisonous snakes...
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