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Do THIS When a Venomous Snake Bites You [INSTRUCTIONS]

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So you’re outdoors enjoying a beautiful day hunting, hiking, or maybe just doing some yard work when IT happens! You feel a sudden compressions and stinging pain in your leg. You look down in time to see a snake retreating quickly into the bushes… The stinging sensation becomes a burning sensation that shoots up and down your leg. Plus, the bite area is throbbing like crazy. And you’re starting to wonder, “Is this what it feels like as you begin to succumb to death by snakebite?” The first thought that enters your mind following that overwhelming fear of dread is, “Don’t […]

The Four Venomous Snakes in North America [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The mere sight of a snake can send shivers down the spine of the ordinary man or woman. Due to lack of education or understanding, people often hold an irrational fear of snakes. The truth is, unless you provoke them, snakes are shy and prefer to keep themselves out of bother. That said, in North America, there are over 8000 snake bites every year. This is why the guys at Sniff Outdoors have produced an infographic on how to identify the four types of venomous snakes, how best to prevent a snake bite and what to do if you are […]

Copperhead Bites Itself! [VIDEO]

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Here’s the thing about copperheads: Their venom is the least potent of all North American pit vipers, BUT they hold the title for “most likely to bite humans” going away. After watching this video, it’s easy to see why. RELATED: Will a Bite From This Snake Kill You? Copperheads are common across the southeastern portion of the US, from Texas all the way up into Pennsylvania, with even a little range into Massachusetts. These snakes are particularly aggressive; the issue is that they love to hide in places where you’re likely to surprise them — like woodpiles, raked leaves, and […]

Will A Bite From This Spider Kill You?

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We know that the Black Widow spider carries around a pretty nasty venom for self-defense scenarios, and that this creepy arachnid is branded with a creepy red hour-glass of death emblazoned on its abdomen… But is the black widow’s bite truly deadly? RELATED: Will a Bite From This Snake Kill You? Do you know what really happens after you’ve been bitten? This video walks you through exactly what happens physiologically after you’ve sustained a bit from the much-feared Black Widow…