In at present’s episode of Backpacker Radio offered by The Trek, we’re joined by Dr. Nick Brandehoff and Dr. Bryan Wilson of The Asclepius Snakebite Foundation to after all speak all issues snakes. We cowl the whole lot you can wish to find out about coping with snakes and snake bites together with what to do if bitten by a snake within the backcountry in quite a lot of circumstances, what to do in case your child or canine is bitten by a snake, widespread myths about snakes and snake bites, a fornicate marry kill of snake species, what assets individuals ought to concentrate on in coping with snake security, and way more.
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Interview with Dr. Nick Brandehoff and Dr. Bryan Wilson
Time stamps & Questions
00:04:30 – Reminders: Check out our new merch, submit your poop story for an opportunity to win a BPR RTIC mug, and apply to be a blogger!
00:08:40 – Introducing Dr. Brandehoff and Dr. Wilson
00:10:00 – Tell us about your backgrounds and the way you got here to your present roles
00:13:27 – Why does Denver have a excessive focus of toxicologists?
00:15:10 – How many snakes do every of you personal?
00:15:55 – When you consider snake individuals, what’s the stereotypical snake person?
00:17:15 – Have both of you been bitten by venomous snakes?
00:18:07 – What makes a snake venomous however not harmful?
00:27:35 – If you get bit by a snake whereas out mountain climbing, how do you get it to let go of you?
00:29:15 – How far do snakes lunge?
00:31:50 – Have snakes developed to not rattle?
00:32:12 – If you get bit whereas mountain climbing, what must you do?
00:35:00 – Discussion concerning the fable of utilizing electrical energy to denature venom
00:36:55 – First support ideas
00:38:43 – Is it okay to maneuver to get to medical care?
00:40:20 – Does it make extra sense to hike or run?
00:41:48 – Is it a foul concept to attempt to sluggish the circulation or elevate the realm?
00:42:54 – How does your data affect your out of doors expertise?
00:47:11 – Myth busting: are child rattlesnakes extra venomous than adults?
00:50:27 – What type of venomous snakes are most prevalent within the United States?
00:52:00 – Can you rank the 4 snakes in accordance with how dangerous it’s to get bitten by them?
00:54:05 – Which of the 4 snakes would you most wish to get bitten by?
00:57:05 – After you’re bit, how lengthy do you’ve earlier than a snakebite turns into deadly?
00:59:40 – Tell us concerning the Appalachian snake individuals
01:02:00 – Discussion about the long run impacts of snake bites
01:04:40 – Is antivenom the identical for all snakes?
01:07:02 – How is antivenom made?
01:09:07 – Why do the antibodies need to be taken from different animals?
01:11:45 – Are you optimistic concerning the expertise of antivenom evolving?
01:12:08 – Is it true that not all hospitals have antivenom?
01:13:50 – Discussion about poison facilities (800-222-1222)
01:16:20 – What’s the craziest factor you’ve seen with the poison heart?
01:20:57 – What must you do if a baby or canine will get bit by a snake?
01:24:56 – Do you’ve any snake jokes?
01:25:30 – Fuck Marry Kill: water moccasins, rattlesnakes, copperheads
01:26:45 – If you can see any snake within the wild, what would you decide?
01:28:25 – What snake would come out the victor in a bracket?
01:29:55 – What are some fast hearth snake details?
01:32:30 – Have you ever performed any snake pranks?
01:33:35 – Why are individuals so afraid of snakes?
01:35:00 – Where can individuals be taught extra about you and your organization?
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