Small bites can pack a wallop. When I was in the Marines a buddy of mine was moving rocks for a silly exercise when he was bitten by a black widow. He passed out in about 30 seconds and they had to helicopter him out as well since we were about a 20 mile hike back to civilization. On another occasion another Marine in my platoon was bitten by a Tarantula when he couldn't contain himself and picked it up (which I always thought they were not venomous) and his hand swelled up to the size of a softball. I always carry a venomous bite kit with me just in case, but I always worry that I will pass out before I can get my boots and waders off in time if it happened in that area of my body. This is also why I always tell my wife where I am going and try to bring along a friend if I can. Bad things can happen in just a matter of seconds and minutes may be too late. I should carry a whistle too, but I have yet to purchase one.
Scott Bearden On 10/7/07, Chuck Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Folks: This is the story and photos of a 13 yr old who was bitten by a > rattlesnake. He had 10 surgeries in 30 days and was given THIRTY vials of > antivenom.. These pics are NOT for the squeamish, Chuck > > http://www.rattlesnakebite.org/rattlesnakepics.htm >
