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tacmedic
05-02-2013, 09:49 AM
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/hunter-saves-own-life-after-rattlesnake-bite/

I'd like to know what objective data that doctor used to determine that he had sucked enough venom from his leg to save his life, I think most research has shown that they don't really do anythin except waste time that is better spent getting to help.

I know that I wasn't there and can't know for sure if it did or did not work, but if I had to guess I would say that it is much more likely that the snake didn't hit him with enough venom to be lethal.

Ken
05-02-2013, 10:13 AM
I know that I wasn't there and can't know for sure if it did or did not work, but if I had to guess I would say that it is much more likely that the snake didn't hit him with enough venom to be lethal.

I think you're right about that.

Rick
05-02-2013, 12:35 PM
Well, since only six folks die each year, on average, from ALL snake bites it seems pretty likely he would have survived no matter what he did.

http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/venomous_snake_faqs.shtml

hunter63
05-02-2013, 12:48 PM
Some times it better to be lucky than good......

timjones922
08-21-2013, 12:50 PM
There are a few snakes in the desert that will ruin your whole day. Luckily, I have never been bitten, I have been known to cook a few though. Watch where you put your feet, and wear good boots has always been my process. I don't know about this Doctor though, I think the calming himself was the best thing he could do though.