Originally Posted by g5m
Originally Posted by Dave_Skinner
I think rattlers are neat, but antivenom is like 18 grand. I had snake gaiters on once, and they worked. But the SOB bit "me" above the boot line and I was four miles on foot -- so I kill every rattler I'm aware of.


Years ago when moving our pup was bitten by a rattlesnake in New Mexico at a rest stop. Took her to a vet in Santa Rosa and he had me go to the pharmacy for 3 vials of anti-venom. $15 a vial at that time. Saved the pup's life.

Some species of rattlesnake are protected here.

I'd buy some to keep on hand for that price.
If you ever run across a source like that again, let me know.
I don't think the milkers are making the money.
Most can't afford to go to the ER for a bite, while at the same can't afford not to.

Check it out:
https://thepreachersword.com/2014/01/29/the-high-cost-of-a-deadly-snake-bite/