What To Do if You’re Bitten by a Rattlesnake (Outdoor Survival Tips)

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

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[@igosolo360]

From what I've read, getting a picture of the snake to identify it for the right type of anti-venom is very important.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

It won’t hurt, but don’t go out of your way to get a picture. According to the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation, the type of anti-venom used can be determined simply by your symptoms! 🙌🏻

[@richardhincemon]

@UntilJourneysEnd Crofab antivenin is used when treating all North American pit vipers Copperheads, Cottonmouths and Rattlesnakes if bitten by a venomous pitviper remain calm remove all jewelry seek medical attention asap. The sooner you get antivenin reduces the risk of long-term health problems. The best snake bite kit is your cell phone.

[@user-gp8cs7jy1q]

This happened to my cousin when we were working he got bit but the mf didnt take a photo he got so mad he grabbed the snake by the head and took it with him to the hospital grabbed the whole time lol we killed it before entering the hospital though

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Oh my word 😳😳 hahahha, your boy’s a badass

[@user-gp8cs7jy1q]

@@UntilJourneysEnd it surprised me but i guess thats how people react when the adrenaline hits lol

[@user-yo1pk4ky4k]

This was the best video I have ever seen about handling a snake bite. Simple, direct, and factual. I always thought a rattlesnake bite was more deadly than 1 in 600. In the desert I always wear plastic snake gaitors and I use a long walking stick to probe ahead in tall brush and grass. It gives me the heebee-geebees to see people in snake country wearing sandals and shorts.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’m glad it was helpful man! There were a ton of things that I thought I knew about rattlesnake bites, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. When I found The Asclepius Snakebite website, I was like 🤯🤯🤯 hahah “i gotta make a video” Gators and a stick are an excellent choice if you’re out in the desert!

[@chaco973]

Excellent video

[@johngaither9263]

I received a bite from a copperhead in July of 1968 near Greenbriar, Arkansas. I never saw the snake strike me. I felt the bite and saw the fang marks on my hand. No snake bite kit could be found so I was transported by car to a Doctors office in Greenbriar. He was pretty smart about snake bite and said I was lucky no one found a snake bite kit. Getting carved on by an amateur could have put me into shock. He asked if I had been given Horse Toxin antivenin before and since I hadn't, he injected me with it. There was never much pain and the Dr. said he thought copperheads didn't inject much venom. He also advised that if a snake bite victim could reach a Dr. or hospital in less than 4 hours it was best to nothing more than a tourniquet. I recovered quickly with no side effects at all.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Woooow….I’m glad they knew back then that carving at the wound just does more damage! The guy was ahead of his time. Happy to hear you recovered quickly. Thank you for the story!

[@tylercotton8049]

Cool (and well timed) content dude. The fishing stuff is always great, but this is a nice departure.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@JamesSimmons1964]

Excellent job Micah! Thank you brother . . . 💙💙💙👍🏾

[@BigDaddyDuke101]

Good job something that everyone should know.

[@beto5.016]

Excellent!! Thanks for such an informative video

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

My pleasure.

[@kitrussell9358]

Thank you

[@gzsaliga]

Well done! Thanks for sharing

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

My pleasure!

[@geneconroy7795]

Excellent info!

[@gotchaplumber]

Good info.

[@MtnjnkyOutdoors]

Couple things to add would be if someone is bitten to remember to have them stay calm you might’ve said that but it’s worth mentioning again. Also if at all possible try to immobilize the extremity and try to keep it at or below the level of the heart. Of course if someone needs to self extract then this all would be impossible.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Staying calm and immobilizing the limb with the bite are good tips as well! But as you said, in many situations, these two things aren’t something you’d be able to do if you’re in an area where you need to hike out.

[@fernandopimentel7908]

I think I’ll just die instead of that hospital bill

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Oh gosh!! 🤦🏻😂 Actually on that note, I carry specific insurance provided through Garmin, that covers things just like this. And it’s only about $70 a year!

[@RobertCurtin-hi2cm]

I developed a multiple tourniquet procedure that worked on my second bite after nearly dying the first time in an emergency room full of incompetent doctors with zero snakebite experience.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Oh man…I’d love to hear more about your situation. How did you apply the tourniquet? What limb were you bitten on? And in what way were the doctors not prepared for your bite?

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Brother Micah! What's the cost of the after math of a rescue like that ...just wondering or do you know is it free..Nice to see you back.😎👍

[@MtnjnkyOutdoors]

It’s my understanding that you’ll only need to pay for search and rescue if it’s due to negligence. The Garmin InReach mini offers insurance which would be a no brainer to get it just in case.

[@Edwardcruzz13]

@@MtnjnkyOutdoors thank you brother ! I shall be getting one 😎👍

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

What mtnjnky said! You’d need to purchase insurance, but it’s very affordable! Here’s the info from Garmin’s website!👇🏻 www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397/pn/010-13001-SU

[@Edwardcruzz13]

@@UntilJourneysEnd thanks Micah!!

[@lanimiller5448]

National Snakebite Support

[@torreyintahoe]

What to do if you're bitten by a rattlesnake: Go to the hospital.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hahahah, well, in a nutshell, yes.

[@HybridParentSupport]

I would never hike alone. 😱

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

It’s actually gives you a huge feeling of accomplishment. I’d still highly recommend it!

[@alexalvarado_1972]

Have you seen any rattlesnake snakes on your fishing adventures?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’ve heard them rattling in thick, bushy areas! But I have always seemed to miss actually seeing one. The people I fish with on the other hand, have seen many. The lower elevation mountains are their home!

[@alexalvarado_1972]

@@UntilJourneysEnd have you ever seen any in the Mammoth area or June lake?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I haven’t personally. Mammoth and June are higher in elevation, so rattlesnake sightings are rarer. But they are still definitely there.

[@scottrosga950]

@@UntilJourneysEnd I live in Bishop, and have three dogs. Our vet says there aren't any rattlesnakes above 7,000. ft.

[@charliemcelwain8874]

I got bit by a rattlesnake went to doctor Mcgee gave me a shot of some things and sent me home need to come back he would be there all night.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Were you administered anti-venom?

[@doubles1545]

I disagree anti-venom is the only thing that helps. There are several plants that have been proven helpful. If you can find someone who still has that old knowledge, they can show you which plants in your area are helpful.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Please share any knowledge you may have and cite your source! Happy to learn more! The information in this video is taken directly from an organization who’s sole purpose is treating rattlesnake bites when in remote areas. If there were plants that could substantially help, I’m sure they would have noted them. But, still, they could have missed something.

[@doubles1545]

@@UntilJourneysEnd my sources are local “old-timers.” Ordinary folks who passed knowledge down through generations. I recommend everyone do their own research when it comes to plant remedies. Find the “old-timers” in your own area because each region has its own plants. I just want people to be aware that plants can be powerful medicine and maybe inspire a few people to seek out those knowledgeable people and learn.

[@doubles1545]

@@UntilJourneysEnd I want to add, there are some medical articles online if anyone wants to search them out. Be very careful of sources, of course. I trust an old guy who’s right next to me telling me he’s been bitten three times and this here is the plant he used on the bite much more than I trust an internet stranger who can type anything. And yes, I am also an internet stranger who can type anything I want. That’s why I will say for a third time, everyone do your own research and find a knowledgeable local who can guide you. But for anyone who can’t find a knowledgeable local, there is info online as well. Please be careful.

[@Dav-S5658]

This is all great info , BUT here's the rest of the story. If you press that SOS button and request a helicopter, a typical fee for that extraction is around $50,000. Anti-venom is approximately $15,000/ vile. That kid took 22 viles. That is 330,000 dollars. Some snake bites require as many as 40 viles. The hospital care, doctors fees and all the rest average around $75,000 to $100,000. So your looking at a total cost of somewhere between $400,000 and $750,000. assuming everything goes relatively well; no amputations, heart trouble, etc. Can anyone survive that??

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Garmin provides extraction insurance for $40/year when you own a device like I mentioned in this video. With that said, I can’t confirm these hospital numbers. Regardless, it really comes down to 2 factors. 1. Getting bit is a very rare occurrence. 2. Your life is worth more than any dollar amount. And almost all hospitals/collection agencies work with you when it comes to numbers.