Ive never posted before so i thought id say hey.

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Originally Posted by KD35WIN.AS.ONE

This information is readily available, i dont have one specific source other than my mother who is a RN at a local hospital in heavy Copperhead territory and they are the most common bites seen in this region. She has told me numerous times that it in most cases is more dangerous to administer anti-venom due to the risk of allergenic response and only an antibiotic is given to reduce the risk of secondary infection.

so.... just because you may not need antivenin if bitten, that is a reason to own a copperhead?

Originally Posted by KD35WIN.AS.ONE

Now elderly and children will receive anti-venom regardless.

not true.

Originally Posted by KD35WIN.AS.ONE

I just googled "copperhead bite treatment" and one of the first headlines to come up was: Copperhead Care Sheet

Feb 12, 2007 ... In most instances of Copperhead bite, no antivenin is administered; instead, the patient is given pain medication and supportive care. Copperhead Care Sheet

and then:

Hiker's Notebook: Copperhead

The copperhead bite is not serious and requires only minor medical treatment. This is because the venom of the copperhead is not as toxic as that of other ... Hiker's Notebook: Copperhead

But i looked around and other websites say different.. The basis of my statement was on first hand accounts from my mother, that's what i believe, regardless id still go to the hospital if bitten hahah.

so your sources are you mom and the internet. nice.

i'm all for you loving herps and wanting to learn, but i don't agree with you keeping hots. and yes, i feel comfortable making that statement without even knowing you. your logic is hazardous to yourself and anyone else that may enter into your dwelling.