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He wouldn't have been the only turd in the river if it happened to me!

Funny you should say that.. 1 episode of Venom ER did just that! After 1 episode i decided no more late night snake hunts in middle of nowhere and i started wearing my guards pretty much always even to bed i think 1st few nights after that episode. I was very lucky at about 16 when struck and actually did not know it had hit me till i got home. I went to aleep cuz wasn't feeling well figured i was just bit stressed by the close call and the fact that after i killed that snake i also found 1 under truck then 100 yards down rd on way out... Turns out when i woke and had severe cramping in leg and was ill to stomach i found a scratch on leg from 1 fang and a puncture from the other.. Seems i almost cleared the fangs with my vertical. I NEVER WANT A FULL WET BITE! Amen Brother! Only one fang got me. Fortunately I knew he got me. Not a good feeling to see your ankle swell up from the bite down. Nor is the smell of your own flesh rotting. That puncture wouldn't scab up. You could lay a finger in the groove of eaten muscle around my calf. And I know I was LUCKY!

I know the feeling! Nothing like lettin you know after the fact! Little Basturds!

Great job Mike! Good luck on your hunts!

Pay backs are a B!tch!!!!!

That's some Beautiful Country. Looks like a great time. Those are some nice fish.

It helps to have Doogan there to carry it out for you! Prepare for the heat! Watch for snakes. There are a lot deer down there. It is a great area to hunt.

I have been bitten and that's why I HATE rattlesnakes!!! It was a dry bite but still got to spend 5 days in the hospital. I wear gators and carry my snakebite kit on every hunt, even December elk (when I get drawn).Too many close encounters to not have in the back of your head all the time.

I have the Turtleskins and always wear them in October. I HATE rattlesnakes!!!

Love the color on that bear! Congrats on a great hunt and fantastic write up. It's great to have good friends that help no matter what!

Awesome story. Congrats to you Son! Way to go Big Browns and Dad!

Congrats to your Daughter. Great job Dad!

God is good!

Make sure you shake those beans! Great job Mike! May God bless you as he has blessed the recipients of your generosity!

Great news! Prayers continue for Ty

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends. RIP Carlos!

So sorry to hear this Bob. Prayer for her comfort in these last days and prayers of peace for you and your family. Those tears are Sacraments from Heaven! May the Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms during this time!

I'd stick to I40 and I25. The other route is more scenic but always has something to screw up your plans!

WOW! Great buck! Way to go Emily!

I'm sure the news will say it wasn't one like they always do. Stay safe Brother.

Unfortunately I think you are correct! I will keep up the wishful thinking though...

Awesome story. So nice to see big mouths put in their place! Especially from a 13 year old girl. Way to go Taylor! And way to go Dad!

THAT VOICE!!!!! Nails on a chalk board! Poor Bear....

Awesome!

All, Could you please say a prayer for my Dad. He went in for his 4th angioplasty and it didn't go that well. He's in ICU because the arterial wall was damaged during the procedure and they couldn't finish it. He will have to back in a month or so to get it completed! Thanks Wink