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  1. MOBU

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    Dang, I'm glad we don't have rattlers here!
    Were you able to exact some revenge and kill it?

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    Yeah I backed over it's head with the ATV


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    When you get your SD card, see if you can find the snake and cut off the rattle. It would be a good keepsake.
     
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    WOW Max... just seeing this thread. You are one lucky dude. Do you know if the fluid that came out was poison or infection? I've never been bitten... and don't know anyone who has - so I was just wondering.

    BTW... I HATE SNAKES!!!
     
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    I'm under the impression it's not poison. The amount of fluid is really so much there is no way that it could be poison. It's most likely from the infection. Feels so much better after the fluid drain.


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    It popped on its on?
     
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    It's wound exudate not poison. Basically, the liquid from damaged cells. Rattlesnake venom destroys tissue (as opposed to a nerve type venom). So, when those cells break down, the liquid is trapped until absorbed by the body or leaking out.

    If the fluid is not purulent, (yellow, green, or otherwise infectedy (medical term) looking/smelling) then you're good.
     
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    YUCK! And if it WAS purulent... then what?
     
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    It was a light yellow but I am on heavy antibiotics so I should be fine.


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    Yeah it just started leaking which was pretty gross


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    As long as you follow your wound care instructions and take your abx, you should be fine. :)

    I am kind of curious what the bite area will look like in a week or two.

    After you finish all the abx, you should think about taking some probiotics.
     
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    Kind of like a giant blister... Man - Glad you got out of that without any complications!
     
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    Wow glad you're ok man. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. A buddy of mine told me I'm overly cautious when I'm out in the woods but this is one of the reasons why. Especially when our property is 8 miles back down a logging road out in the middle of nowhere.
     
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    Yeah the worst part is that house in West Virginia doesn't even have cell service! My mom was going 100 on some country road till we got to service and could call 911


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    My Mom is already telling me to


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    Momma's know best. Just listen and don't be the stubborn typical guy.
     
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    Too bad they are not like honey bees, they die after stinging something. One sting is all they get.
     
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    Lost of literature says that about 50% of rattlesnake bites on humans are dry (no venom is released, because it costs the snake too much energy to make and they have no intentions of eating you). When you got bit and went in, did the Doc need to make sure you received venom before giving you the anti or is it just automatic that you get antivenom? Just curious if receiving antivenom without the need is dangerous at all?

    Glad you are doing well.
     
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    Wow, crazy! I know a guy that seeks out timber rattler dens...just something he's into. Says they are pretty docile and that you pretty much have to step on them before they will bite you. I guess stepping over qualifies as well. Hope you make a full recovery.

    I purchased snake boots last summer. I'd still worry one would bite me above the knee though. :)
     
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