Bobj Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 one venomous snake Coventry ...the adder ...wouldn't even make the top 100 ...hardly a tiger or taipan Interesting, B61. Also interesting is this from the BMJ; " Adder bites in Britain. H A Reid Copyright and License information ► This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Abstract Ninety-five cases of adder bite that have occurred in Britain over the past 100 years are reviewed. Most bites occurred in men who foolishly picked up the adder. Three-quarters of the victims reached hospital within two hours of the bite. When venom is injected the early symptoms include local swelling and discoloration, vomiting, diarrhoea, and early collapse, which often resolves spontaneously. In severe poisoning persistent or recurrent shock is the main feature. Children recover quickly but adults may take weeks or months to recover, during which there may be considerable disability in the bitten limb. Deaths are rare: only 14 deaths from poisoning were recorded in the past 100 years. In England and Wales only one death from adder bite was recorded in 1950-72, but there were 61 deaths from bee or wasp stings. In most cases simple symptomatic treatment is enough, but all patients should be carefully monitored. With persistent or recurrent shock Zagreb antivenom is indicated; and it should also be considered in adults seen within two hours of the bite to minimise morbidity from local effects. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Huge colony of Tiger snakes down on the banks of the Swan River. You sure know how to scare people lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 SNAKES IN THE TOILET http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/east/toilet-snake-appearances-are-on-the-up-according-to-a-brisbane-snake-catcher/story-fni9r0lo-1226799210253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 SNAKES IN THE TOILET http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/east/toilet-snake-appearances-are-on-the-up-according-to-a-brisbane-snake-catcher/story-fni9r0lo-1226799210253 Oh my word. I am just horrified! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh my word. I am just horrified! You would be more than horrified if you sat on one LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Shoes Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 SNAKES IN THE TOILET http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/east/toilet-snake-appearances-are-on-the-up-according-to-a-brisbane-snake-catcher/story-fni9r0lo-1226799210253 My God how gross .... Puts me off going in the night .... From now on the light is going on ..... I always keep the seat down, but one of those could push it up easily, might start leaving something on the seat, then if I hear a crash I will run :shocked: And as as for the snake in the second hand suite, I had thought this could happen, suppose even with new too .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 DEAD snakes can bite. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/jake-thomas-thought-a-longdead-snake-couldnt-bite-he-was-wrong/story-fnihsrk2-1226802055719 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 DEAD snakes can bite. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/jake-thomas-thought-a-longdead-snake-couldnt-bite-he-was-wrong/story-fnihsrk2-1226802055719 Thats what you get for trying to pick it up. its like electricity. Treat every wire, whether it's on or off as live and you will potentially live a lot longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just read this article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2540358/Snake-bag-reptile-wrangler-captures-deadly-brown-snake-camera.html Lady found a Brown Snake in Brisbane, shes very brave, I would have probably just #### myself lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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