newjez Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 For all those worried about the creapy crawlies in Oz, watch your feet http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20110423/tuk-nine-year-old-in-hospital-after-snak-45dbed5.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mallam Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 No one has ever died from a snake bite in the UK, the bite of the adder is akin to a bee sting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 You would know about it if you got bit by one if you were in the bushes with yer kegs round yer ankles having a wee. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mallam Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 You would know about it if you got bit by one if you were in the bushes with yer kegs round yer ankles having a wee. lol :biglaugh: it would probably think my little tidder was it's baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 No one has ever died from a snake bite in the UK, the bite of the adder is akin to a bee sting. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Bites-snake/Pages/Introduction.aspx There have been 14 reported deaths from adder bites - not sure if they are uk or if you can get them on the continent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mallam Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Bites-snake/Pages/Introduction.aspx There have been 14 reported deaths from adder bites - not sure if they are uk or if you can get them on the continent Loads more people die of wasp and bees stings though....Since records began in 1876 there have only been 14 reported deaths as a result of probable adder bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Last reported death from an adder bite in the UK was 1975, about 100 people a year get bitten so chances of dying are pretty slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 1st thing that entered me head when i seen the thread title was half a lager and half cider=snakebite....fighting gear,banned in some of the pubs where im from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyjamie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 we have it with a dash of blackcurrant aswell pabs, known it to be called a black panther aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Horrible stuff - I'll stick to bitter and lager thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mallam Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 we have it with a dash of blackcurrant aswell pabs, known it to be called a black panther aswell! blimey, just have a cordial then...what a waste of good drink :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 You're more likely to die from being hit in the head by a meteorite than from an Adder bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 You're more likely to die from being hit in the head by a meteorite than from an Adder bite. I think you're right there mate - if you got hit in the head with a meteorite, your chances of dying would be pretty high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeanAllan Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 For all those worried about the creapy crawlies in Oz, watch your feet http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20110423/tuk-nine-year-old-in-hospital-after-snak-45dbed5.html If you are worried about the creepy crawlies in OZ, check out an organisation called Working with Wildlife. Not only do they have all the information on snakes and their behaviour when they come into contact with people but you can also download free snake bit first aid sheets.http://www.workingwithwildlife.com.au/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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