Well hell...I'm confused:thinking:
HaHaHa... How about: Carry One Just In Case - use it if you feel you need to AND call 911!!! I heard dieing "sucks" :twocents:
Well hell...I'm confused:thinking:
I refer to mine as a "snake bite repair kit"
I honestly don't see the harm that the suction with this device could be worse than doing nothing. I work in R&D for a medical device co that does blood based assays. While I am a Dr I am not that kind of a Dr (Md). However based on my understanding of physiology I would use this even in my back yard.
I think most of the dangers associated with snake bite repair kits is in regards to the old ones which used a razor blade and trusted the inflicted person to make an incision at the bite location to bleed out the venom. This led to people not knowing how deep to cut causing more damage and ultimately making things worse.
Yes maybe it is the "cut and suck" ones I was thinking of... THOSE ARE BAD!!! right...??? :thinking:
Another good article on the to suck or not debate:
http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/a/SB124208165196508345?mg=reno64-wsj
If a poisonous snake bites you in your backyard, call 911, stay calm and wait for help. Do not use an extractor.
So if you were bitten in the "backyard" I've gotta ask what you were doing with your pants down.
I was trimming the bush.