How do I use a snake bite kit?
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Snakebite kits are no longer regularly recommended for use by untrained personnel due to there ineffectiveness and high potential for additional injury. It is all too easy to lacerate a significant artery, or vein causing hemorrhage or speeding any insitu venom into the victims system. Snakebite kits also frequently extract little, if any, venom from a victim. In short the risks of use, unless you are highly trained, far out way the benefits to the victim.\n\nIf you will be in an area or situation where there is a concern about poisonous snake bite, consult a emergency medical professional, and/or  herpetologist in that area for information on emergency treatment options , required first aid supplies and training, emergency medical providers and facilities, and most importantly bite prevention measures and avoidance.
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place the mouthpiece in boiling water for at least one minute (some require longer, but that's the general rule) take it out and immediately bite down hard into it, making sure that it contours and shapes to your teeth and gums.\n\n you can reboil it, but I don't reccommend doing it because it can weaken the mouthpiece's ability to absorb the shock of a strike. there is also one that is a full mouthpiece that protects the top and bottom teeth and the Jaw from strikes called the WIPPS jaw joint protector. ($19.99 @ awma.com)\n\nif you feel like you're choking, you may need to trim the back ends of the mouthpiece to fit better.
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The "rex" (as they are called) does live in parts of California.  I was bit by one and had to have skin removed because it was necrotic.  You can also have sores from sugar issues but these are usually on the legs and feet.  If you have the means, try to contact a spider bite clinic or look online for places that deal specifically with spider and snake bites.  These clinics usually have doctors that are trained in both specialties and they may be able to help you more than a regular ER doc.  From what I read, the female is more potent than the male and can live longer under harsher conditions.  If you still had venom in your system then I would be seeking help from a lawyer because if they treated you and misdiagnosed you - then gave you false information, they are liable.\n\nGood luck!  If you get a chance, let me know how this works out.  I know how much a bite can hurt ...
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ya                                                                1. in making cut sections of the samples be careful that u do not injure ur hand or fingers.\n2.be careful of any kind of prick injury
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There is no way to remove it, only time can do that.  Dont let him/her bite you next time!....;
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I can't give you specifics on the rattlesnake, but I can give you general treatment/first aid advice.\n\nFirstly, the bite victim should avoid moving at all costs. Use a compression-imobilisation bandage. To do this, get a roller bandage. Start from near the site of the bite and firmly wrap around and around, moving up past the bite, then come back down again. Wherever possible, the bandage should cover the WHOLE LIMB. The bandage should be firm, but not totally cut off circulation. You want to SLOW the circulation down, which will in turn slow the spread of venom - but you don't want to cut it off and have a limb die.\n\nDO NOT use the "cut-and-suck" method for four key reasons:\n\n1. It bloody-well hurts!\n2. If the one sucking has a cut or similar in his/her mouth, they drastically increase the odds of transmission of diseases, including HIV and hepatitis.\n3. The victim becomes more susceptible to infections from other sources due to the open wound.\n4. You're removing the venom from the outside, but not the inside. There is NO benefit to the victim because they still have venom in their bloodstream, and furthermore, the hospital now has NO sample of venom to confirm which snake bit the victim - meaning that it takes longer to choose the right anti-venom!\n\nGet the victim medical treatment ASAP. Avoid them moving or doing anything that will increase their heart rate. Keeping them calm and still will help slow the spread of venom.\n\nAn important point to make here is this: a compression-imobilisation bandage is very effective in buying time to get to a hospital. DON'T make the mistake of thinking that, "Well, I seem to be okay. If anyting was going to happen, it would have happened by now." Just because you've slowed it, doesn't mean you've stopped it. Medical attention is still vital.\n\nI'm Australian, and we have something like nine of the ten most venomous snakes in the world here. These are the treatment techniques we apply until medical attention is available.
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Go online and buy what's called a Stinger.  You can get one that fits on a keychain.  It lines up your fingers...ets. in such a way that even anyone can pack a hell of a punch.  But be warned, using one can really hurt someone.  But some are less than $20 so couldn't hurt to get him one in case he needs it some day.
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They they taught me this in high school. Turn in on it's back and carress it's belly slowly until it is completely relaxed (this is how they play dead for snakes; it's instinct) after about 5 minutes or so, lay him an a bed of ice and continue carressing him and adding ice to somewhat cover him. Don't freeze him to death though. Eventually he will appear dead, but will wake as he warms. They are cold blooded animals, which means they don't generate they're own heat. As you cool them down, his blood flow will slow to almost a stop. You don't want to keep him like this for too long, or he will die.
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Because the venom courses through your blood stream to fast to make much of a difference.\n\nNEVER cut an "X" at the bite site.  This is ineffective and increases trauma in the area of the wound.\n\nNEVER suck out venom with the mouth.  The person sucking poison from the wound with his/her mouth will absorb the poison through his/her gums the same way a person absorbs nicotine from chewing tobacco.  Further, the human mouth carries at least 42 species of pathogen† and this action could give the snakebite victim a major infection.
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You can find detailed instuctions on buiding an epee test box at http://www.busybwebdesign.com/saskfencing/testbox.htm\nso there's really no need to reinvent the wheel there.\n\nas an alternative you can also use a multimeter to test the weapon in lieu of building something from scratch. Here's an example of one http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103534&cp=&kw=multimeter&parentPage=search\n\nstart by setting the multimeter to OHMs (which measures resistence). insert the leads from the multimeter into the A and B socket holes. When the point is depressed, the needle on the multimeter should move to somewhere under 1 ohm. The needle should not move when the point is not depressed.\nTo test your wiring, remove 1 of the leads and place it against the blade. Depress the tip. If the needle moves, you either crossed your wires or the insulation on one of the wires is worn and the wire is touching the blade.
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Don't try this one yourself! Use a pet rat or something!\n...\nActually, don't! Or i'll get hunted by Animal Rights Activists!!\n\nAll you need is a battery, two wires and a large capacitor.\nCharge the capacitor by connecting the battery across it with the two wires.\nThen disconnect the wires.\nThe capacitor has now been charged - if you put your hands across the terminals, you'll get a nasty shock.
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it depends onthe type of snacks your looking for. I have an egg allergy and for snakes i usually have crasons and soy nuts or corn nuts, but like fruit roll ups and fruit by the foot dont have snacks. Other wise there are things you can use to substitute for eggs: (i dont remember what website i got it from but here are some)\n\nAs Binders\n1/2 large mashed banana\n1/4 cup apple sauce or pureed prunes\n1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water\n1 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon baking powder\nCombine one packet of unflavored gelatin with one cup boiling water - 3 tablespoons of this mixture equal one egg\n1 tablespoon apricot puree\n1/4 cup of soft tofu\n1/4 cup soy milk\n\nAs Leavening\n2 tablespoons carbonated water and 2 teaspoons baking flour\n1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon vinegar (add vinegar separately at the end for rising)\nDissolve 1 teaspoon yeast in 1/4 cup warm water\n1 heaping tablespoon of soy flour and one tablespoon water\n1 tablespoon bean flour and 1 tablespoon oil\n1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder mixed with 3 tablespoons water\n1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water\n2 tablespoons gluten flour or unbleached white flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons corn oil, 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 2 tablespoons water\nFor Whipping\n1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum with about 1/4 cup of water. Let stand. It thickens, and can be whipped like an egg white.\n\n\nAlso companies are now required to list on their packaging wether or not they use egg in theproduct or if it is made on equipment that eggs are used. It takes some reading but it is well worth it. Also if you email companies requesting a list of food stuffs that donot include eggs they are usually happy to help.
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with a crowbar and sledge hammer. Otherwise, practice!
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snake_hunter26@yahoo.com\n\ntalk to you soon!!
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I disagree with Sean's last sentence.  Many of the times you will not see the spider before you are bit.  I am a prime example of that.  I have no idea where I was when I was bit or when it happened exactly.  I could have rolled over in bed, sat in a chair, whatever.  I have no idea.\n\nAs for your question, I would be curious to know if the kits do work.  I went through a great deal of pain and general discomfort from my bite.  I did not suffer any tissue damage.  I am not sure anything would stop tissue damage from a recluse bite anyway.
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Dinky little red bug---chigger.  You will definately know if you are bitten!  a drugest can sell you Chigger Rid to get rid of the blisters.
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I wold put backing soda and water..if the stinger is still in there that will bring it to the surface..\n\nOtherwise, there isn't really much else you can do..just make sure you aren't getting swollen..or having difficulities breathing cause if you are that means you are having an allergic reaction and you should get to the hospital fast..but if you had time to type in on here I'm guessing that you are okay..\n\nThe next day or two it will hurt..and then it will start to itch, just try not to scratch it..get some calamine or cortisone 10 for the itching and wait it out..