Rattlesnake bite

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  1. maxpetros

    maxpetros Grizzled Veteran

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    Well I decided to check trail cams and couldn't find my rubber boots so I just hopped in the ATV with my flip flops on. Stupidest decision if my life. Ended up getting bit by a timber rattlesnake. Was able to get antivenin so it's mostly going down. Still very painful.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]


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  3. Spear

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    Dang dude, glad you are ok and got some quick medical attention. It's crazy how swollen your foot is!
     
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    Wow. Get better man.
     
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    Wow I hope ya get better! What state are you in?
     
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    And people wonder why some folks kill rattlers on sight. ;)

    Sorry that happened. Heal up fast!! (I hope you have good insurance too, antivenin is expensive.)
     
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    woops.... how'd you get bit? Step on it?
     
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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    Damn...

    Good thing you were able to get to the hospital quickly.
     
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    I hope you get well soon and there are no lingering issues. On a side note I think the man upstairs is telling you that men should not wear flip flops;)
     
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    Wow. Glad you got medical attention quickly. Still amazed how much swelling there is.
     
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    Jesus, crazy.
     
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    Yikes! I'll take the bitter cold winters and the wolves :tu:

    Glad you're on the mend!
     
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    Sorry to hear... How long does something like that cause paid for?
     
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    Shoulda had on Crocs... snakes fear Crocs
     
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    Ouch! That is some crazy swelling.

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    Ouch, get better soon! How much antivenin did you end up receiving?

    ~Bill
     
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    That's insane .... hope you heal up soon. Glad you got to the doctors.
     
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    Rattle..Rattle...Rattle...SsssWACK!

    get better soon dude.
     
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    Bum luck but glad you got to the doc!

    tell us the story later, if you can
     
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    Wow, hope everything comes out ok. Once you get better, you'll have to give us the full story.
     
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