Hunterjohnny Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Does anyone else remember the snake-bite kits. Little rubber oval thing with a tourniquet and a razor blade. That was the kit! My dad would carry that and it scared me more than a bite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Does anyone else remember the snake-bite kits. Little rubber oval thing with a tourniquet and a razor blade. That was the kit! My dad would carry that and it scared me more than a bite. Had one of those in the 1970's. Came with a little vial of something, I can't remember what it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Sorta found what I was looking for. All rattlesnakes inject hemotoxin venom which destroys tissue and causing swelling, internal bleeding, and intense pain. Some species, such as the Mojave Rattlesnake, additionally possess a neurotoxic component in their venom that causes paralysis and other nervous symptoms. Need to be able to identify the Mojave species so that the proper antivenom can be applied to neutralize the nerotoxic component. This is going back 25-30 years to either H.S. or hunter's safety, but I remember a video pointing out the differences in the head and that you should save it and not destroy it if bitten. Don't remember them pointing anything out about the tail or patterns. Could be wrong there. I didn't realize how deadly the Mojave rattlesnakes are ... there's actually 2 subspecies and you'd want to be bit by type B than type A. (Apparently type A is overbearing and a perfectionist). It would be foolish to pick up and save the head of a rattle snake. I have personally cut the head off a rattle snake and had it bite the stick that I was using to bury it. In addition, you can fairly easily identify the snakes by its tale (The Mojave rattle snake has grey and black coon tale). You can also just take a picture and start moving towards the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted October 30, 2012 WIth the cell phones and cameras we carry, it would be best, just to take some good pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Just go about my business..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Does anyone else remember the snake-bite kits. Little rubber oval thing with a tourniquet and a razor blade. That was the kit! My dad would carry that and it scared me more than a bite. I actually saw some kits in Bass Pro, look just like the old kits, plus there was another kit put out by Sawyer.......and I thought all of that type of treatment had been like, abolished or something as to the fact that it causes more damage than good. If that is the case then why would those products even be allowed on the market....they are a bit misleading...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted October 31, 2012 Does anyone else remember the snake-bite kits. Little rubber oval thing with a tourniquet and a razor blade. That was the kit! My dad would carry that and it scared me more than a bite. Had one of those in the 1970's. Came with a little vial of something, I can't remember what it was. That's right! I forgot about the vial. Looked like one of the perfume samples! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirRoyal Report post Posted October 31, 2012 I just saw this post. Good info. I was in Northern Az This Mid Oct helping some family elk hunt. We met a man and his kids the daughter had a the tag we helped them to fill thier tags. After the evening hunt the boy 13 years old and I bailed off the mtn in the dark . My other buddy had bailed off a few minutes early with no light. We were following his descent when the boy hollered and jumped back and scream: " Huge Snake" ,I looked it was huge and green with rattles Maybe Mojave! at least 5 ft long! Wow we were spooked now. We turn and go the other way down not 10 yards away the boy screams again and jumps back a huge at least 6ft black rattlesnake sounds off with loudest sound Ive ever heard on a snake! He was coiled and ready to strike . Wow I took the lead just praying we didnt step on any more snakes . I had climbed this mountain up and down in the same spot at least 3 times in 24 hours at the steepest part with lots of rocks on it! We must have stumbled on a den! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted October 31, 2012 I think this topic has taken a few turns... there are some new satellite messengers coming out that (from I have read) allow blue tooth connections to smart phone that will allow texting... how will this work?? but sounds interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
