Do NOT attempt to cut around the wound to bleed out the venom.ĥ. Do NOT attempt to suck out the venom (yes, people try this).Ģ. Several things to NOT do in the event of a venomous snakebite:ġ. Some kits even have a tourniquet in them, which is a BIG NO-NO to use in the event of an envenomation. There are many products out there that claim to help in the event of a snakebite, but most (if not all) products are shot down by snakebite experts (ie Dr. I cant say that they work or not, havent read any reviews. Ive heard of them, but have never seen one in person. We always used to carry those with us when we repealed the rock cliffs on the Franklin Mountains in El Paso when i was younger but we never seen one snake in that hard core desert area there. Supposedly if you ever got bitten you would apply these to the bite and it supposedly would slow down the Venom. Steve.have you ever seen the Snakebite Freeze packets that i used to see at the Army Surplus stores. I have never lived in the SW, but love it there and would like to think that I could overcome my fear. Again, I am mainly concerned about the animals being outside. and I would be ok with that if it was a good school.Īs for the snakes, I just wondered more about the dogs being out if we had a few acres.would they be able to be unattended in a large (acre or more) yard?Ħ/3 your comments calmed me slightly about the snakes, then Steve-O got my gaurd up again with all the precautions he listed. They were in an area with about 1000 kids in the H.S. I don't want my kids to be traumatized (like huge schools with major gang problems) but we ahve lived in bigger areas before and we all miss the lifestule. we are coming from a VERY small town (about 2000 people in the winter) and are looking for a change of pace. Thanks 6/3 80's 4ever.I will check out Cloudcroft.looks a little rural though, would that be safe to say? I would prefer to be within 20-30 minutes of shopping/activities/movies, and plenty of places to eat etc. Great creatures that are sadly abused and misunderstood. But snakes are my thing, I love them and spend alot of time researching them and observing them in the wild. Sorry I cant answer any of your other questions, I dont live in NM. They remove thousands of snakes every year from peoples' yards. If you find them in your yard, call animal control. And dont kill them when you see them, simply leave them be. Google "Crotalidae" for all the info you can shake a stick at. You should also take the time to learn a little about rattlesnakes and how important they are in the ecosystem. Local hospitals should have anti-venin on hand for envenomations, but you should check with your local hospitals to make sure theyre stocked anyways. Many rattlesnake bites are "dry", meaning no venom was injected. If youre bit, stay calm and call for medical help. Thank goodness I havent had to test how "100% snakebite proof" they are yet, but its a piece of mind too.ĥ. I have a pair I wear religiously when out in NM and AZ. Invest in a nice pair of snake chaps/gaitors/boots. Dont put your hands or feet where you cant see them.Ĥ. Theyre prime spots for rattlers to lie in wait for prey.Ģ. There are some rules to abide by when living in areas with rattlesnakes:ġ. Theres nothing to be afraid of, they wont chase you or hunt you down. Most bites occur to those who harass the snakes or try and handle them. 9 times out of 10 they will turn and go the other way rather than confront. Anyways, theyre shy creatures, wanting NOTHING to do with you. Ive inadvertantly stood next to some and didnt even notice them until they moved. Rattlesnakes are very cryptic, they blend in extremely well with their environments, making them very diffucult to spot. You have to remember, you live in the desert, its always a good idea to walk slowly and keep your eyes peeled. Theyre very common in areas, not so much in others. Secondly, yes, NM has several species of rattlesnakes. 3) I am petrified of snakes (especially poisinous ones) Am I crazy to consider NM? Even if we find 2-5 acres am I going to be able to let my dogs out to play without them getting killed by a rattler?įirst off, no snakes are poisonous, theyre venomous.
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