Originally Posted by ingwe
Originally Posted by hatari
Studies have proven conclusively that an electrical shock does not break down the venom. Too bad, because it beats anaphalaxis if you are allergic to anti venom.


Hatari...thanks for this tidbit, and thanks to jpb for reference as well...I kinda wondered why we haven't heard anything on this topic for the last ten years...

Also, its always a good thing to put anectdotal evidence and heresay to rest...

Learn something new every day..... grin

Ingwe

I understand that the currently-accepted state of the art treatment for snakebite (pioneered by researchers in Minnesota!) is to shave your junk and eat a can of frozen orange juice.

John