Anti-Venom

[Derek1]

I was bored so I was looking around at Venomous snakes and whatnot. Look at what some of you keep I was wondering about Antivenom. I know CroFab is used for a number of snakes, but those of you that keep Cobra’s, Adders and other species. Do you keep a personal supply of Anti? I wouldn’t think many hospitals would have say Cobra anti in stock.

[SSSSnakes]

I was bored so I was looking around at Venomous snakes and whatnot. Look at what some of you keep I was wondering about Antivenom. I know CroFab is used for a number of snakes, but those of you that keep Cobra’s, Adders and other species. Do you keep a personal supply of Anti? I wouldn’t think many hospitals would have say Cobra anti in stock.

We have a venomous specialist near by that stocks most of the antivenom that I would require. Stocking your own would be very expensive and it out dates quickly. Also antivenom is not something you should try to administer to yourself.

[Aaron_S]

I was bored so I was looking around at Venomous snakes and whatnot. Look at what some of you keep I was wondering about Antivenom. I know CroFab is used for a number of snakes, but those of you that keep Cobra’s, Adders and other species. Do you keep a personal supply of Anti? I wouldn’t think many hospitals would have say Cobra anti in stock.

A lot of venomous snakes don't have an antivenim. So those keepers have to be extra careful.

[Aaron_S]

We have a venomous specialist near by that stocks most of the antivenom that I would require. Stocking your own would be very expensive and it out dates quickly. Also antivenom is not something you should try to administer to yourself.

Out of curiousity, do you pay them to help offset the cost of the antivenim? In case you ever need your life saved. Or is it fully on their dime?

[Derek1]

I guess if you live close to a big city the Zoo would have most Anti's?

[SSSSnakes]

Out of curiousity, do you pay them to help offset the cost of the antivenim? In case you ever need your life saved. Or is it fully on their dime?

I see were this question is going. No I do not pay them. It is their business and why they charge so much if they have to use it on me. I also don't pay hospital to have the equipment to use on me if I have a heart attack. My one and only venomous bite, I paid for every vial of antivenom that I used.

Just as in my business of heating repair, no one pays me to keep all the parts on my truck to repair their heating systems, they pay me for them when I use them.

[Derek1]

What did you get bite by?

[SSSSnakes]

What did you get bite by?

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Totally my fault, a beginner mistake, short cutting safety procedures to make things go faster. I paid the price both by losing part of my thumb and a 60,000 medical bill.

[Zoo Nanny]

I guess if you live close to a big city the Zoo would have most Anti's?


This depends on the zoo and their animals. A good number of zoos refuse to keep venomous snakes for a multitude of reasons all coming down to $$
You would also need to talk with the zoo to see where they get their supply. I can't imagine many zoos or hospitals keeping a supply on hand. They would though have a plan in place to be able to access the anti-venom in the event of an emergency.

[Georgia]

Stop trolling Aaron

[MDT]

derek...you can't get crofab just because you want it. it is a usp product. gotta have a physician order to dispense it. besides, it's all crazy $$$..... and as jerry said, it is something that you would have a very tough time administering yourself.

[Derek1]

Didn't mean to make it sound like it was something you would administer yourself. I was thinking of taking it to the hospital with you. But I didn't know it expired quickly either.

[Derek1]

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Totally my fault, a beginner mistake, short cutting safety procedures to make things go faster. I paid the price both by losing part of my thumb and a 60,000 medical bill.

A buddy of mine got bite by a Copperhead working in his garden. His bill was about the same. Crazy.

[EL Ziggy]

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Totally my fault, a beginner mistake, short cutting safety procedures to make things go faster. I paid the price both by losing part of my thumb and a 60,000 medical bill.
60k and a thumb!? That's banana's!! And you still keep hots? You must really LOVE your critters Jerry :D. Stay safe bud.

[SSSSnakes]

60k and a thumb!? That's banana's!! And you still keep hots? You must really LOVE your critters Jerry :D. Stay safe bud.

I fell off the horse, but had to get right back on. Only I learned from my mistake and by the grace of God it will never happen again. We all have to die someday, and if this is what kills me, I'll die doing what I love. (Not trying to sound arrogant).

[EL Ziggy]

I fell off the horse, but had to get right back on. Only I learned from my mistake and by the grace of God it will never happen again. We all have to die someday, and if this is what kills me, I'll die doing what I love. (Not trying to sound arrogant).

Copy that Jerry. Live your dream brother. What's life without passion? BORING. ;)

[millertime89]

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[reptiledude987]

Wow seeing the cost of those med bills makes me glad I live in Canada. Never had to pay a hospital bill in my life.

[Derek1]

Wow seeing the cost of those med bills makes me glad I live in Canada. Never had to pay a hospital bill in my life.

Can you expand on that more? Why have you never had to pay a hospital bill before?

[SSSSnakes]

Can you expand on that more? Why have you never had to pay a hospital bill before?

The government takes care of their med bills. Here we're stuck with ObamaCare

[Derek1]

I new they were more Gov. run, but didn't know it was totally "free" as I'm sure they pay for it somehow.

[Aaron_S]

I new they were more Gov. run, but didn't know it was totally "free" as I'm sure they pay for it somehow.

Taxes. We pay through taxes.

[SSSSnakes]

Taxes. We pay through taxes.

We pay through taxes too, and then have to pay more and get nothing.

[Will0W783]

I keep mostly exotic species, although I do have NA rattlesnakes. I looked into getting the African and Indonesian antivenins, but it's next to impossible to get them through customs. You have to get all kinds of permits, and by the time you get approved, IF you do, the costs are almost as much as paying for hospital bills. I know where I can get the antivenin locally if I ever need it, and there are antivenin banks as well. It's very difficult to stock them as a private citizen.

[EL Ziggy]

We pay through taxes too, and then have to pay more and get nothing.

Did your health care costs increase and your benefits decrease with the implementation of the new health care law Jerry? My health care costs were consistently rising long before the ACA which I think is a good thing for a lot of people who've never had health insurance or those with pre-existing conditions.

[SSSSnakes]

Did your health care costs increase and your benefits decrease with the implementation of the new health care law Jerry? My health care costs were consistently rising long before the ACA which I think is a good thing for a lot of people who've never had health insurance or those with pre-existing conditions.

Can't discuss this issue here, as it is against the rules.

[EL Ziggy]

Can't discuss this issue here, as it is against the rules.

Ooops, my bad.

[SSSSnakes]

Ooops, my bad.

Yes, you are bad. You must take a "time out" now. lol Go sit in the corner and you can't play with your snake.

[Aaron_S]

We pay through taxes too, and then have to pay more and get nothing.

Only through our taxes. We get lots after. Someone said something "mean" to me earlier.

I feel like going to the hospital right now to get my feelings checked. For free.

[EL Ziggy]

Yes, you are bad. You must take a "time out" now. lol Go sit in the corner and you can't play with your snake.
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