woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Soddengomorrah, ten years in mamba, puff adder and boemslang country and a mother in law like the inland taipan, never a problem, then what happens? At 1300hrs precisely Destroyer finally taunts a vipère into biting him. Silly soddle. Anyway, somewhat hasty drive to the vert and cortizone injection plus pills for a few days. Muzzle the size of a football. There is no anti-venin anymore. And as soon as we get back he goes straight to the same place....Watch out for unaccountable barking guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good you got him straight to the vet Wooly, especially as it was lunch time. Tiens nous au courant. [kiss] That one is of course for the poor little dog. [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks Christine.The thought of a dog based mishoui springs to mind again and again. It was his own fault, he proviked the animal.He was at the vets in less than ten minutes which wasnt bad considering the distance, roadworks and one very startled tractor driver. He seems ok for the moment though, but must watch for anaphalactic shock, says the vet, which can come up to a week later.However, the snake was quite small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Snap! My doesy rescue pup got hold of a huge Green lizard today, the lizard was in the lounge (how the hell it got there I do not know...) anyway it didn't bite her thank goodness I was only aware of the danger form these lovely creatures by reading something on here, anyway I was able to catch it with the barbecue tongs and put it outside where yes the stupid dog is now hunting it down! Hope your pooch goes on OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Woollybanana is that you barking or the dog? :-) We're in Boemslang country and touch wood not a problem yet. So what should you do if your dog gets pecked on the snout by a snake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Frankly, where you are there probably isn't much hope and the snout if the worst place to get bitten. Ask the vet if there is a kit you can carry with anti-venom but I doubt you'd know what type of snake it was anyway.Mostly though dogs seem to get away with not being bitten and most snakes don't look for trouble that much, though some say tha mambas do. Just trust to luck I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Your wee dog was lucky you were there - a friend's dog was bitten on the tongue just over a week ago and didn't make it...You say there isn't any more anti venin - are they not issuing it or what????I thought mambas would slither after their victims? Nice to hear a happy ending ! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks Callie.Dog's behaviour attracted my attention and I just saw the snake strike. so rushed to vet having phoned him to warn him.They dont make anti-venin any more I think. No real call I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Wooly, Chris pp advised me some time back that they no longer use any sort of antidote. Just off to the vet for? I'm not sure, antihistamine perhaps and painkillers.Keep animal quiet if pos and watch for any adverse symptoms.Hope he makes a quick recovery. Well done, Wooly, for acting so swiftly and decisively. What sort of a snake was it? Can you describe it so that I'd know it if I saw one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 How is he now Wooly?Panda, what's the danger with lizards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Was a bit quiet this afternoon, thanks, Christine, but then this evening almost back to normal. Hope we are clear of the danger. Being a baby snake and not a full size may have made a difference I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Has the swelling gone down then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yes, quite a bit I think which I take to be a good sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Panda you gave me an idea with that barbecue thing.. but with me, the snake would end up ON the barbecue !!!! [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 How's he doing Wooly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Seems ok, though sleeping a tiny bit more than usual. But it is raining so that may be it. Still scrounging dog biscuits and barking at shadows though. And sleeping on my feet, one dog on each foot would you believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Good, hope he'll soon be over it. [:)] It's not raining down here, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Anti venom will normally only be used for humans when there is an extreme reaction to the venom, large quantities of fluid build up that affect the brain or spine, anaphylactic shock etc. The use of anti venom in itself is not always a good thing and will be avoided if possible.The problem with mouth and neck bites is that the swelling can block the airways. First 48 hours are reckoned to be the danger period, after that has passed safely there should be no problem. Remember that infection is probably of more concern.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maude Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 please send me at least 14 of those snakes.We have a moron over the way with at least 14 barn captive chasse dogsNoise is unbelievable at very odd times of the night Believe the cretin has an automatic feeder,which occasionally sticks.Just would love to throw over 14 boomslangs-preferably into the morons bedroom!!!!!!!Maude.Sorry about your dog-hope a full recovery is in hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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