AI6YR Ben19h ago

News coverage on the rattlesnake bites here (yay!). Also, the girl bit here two days ago okay!!

KTLA: Teen girl bitten by rattlesnake in Ventura County; officials warn public to stay alert

"...Wildlife experts are warning residents to take precautions following an uptick in reports of rattlesnake bites involving hikers and bikers across the Southland.

On March 20, a teen girl fell off her bike and was bitten by a rattlesnake near the Wendy Drive trailhead in Thousand Oaks around 7:30 p.m. Emergency help was contacted and the girl was eventually rescued. Medical crews successfully administered anti-venom at the hospital..."

https://ktla.com/news/ventura-county/teen-girl-bitten-by-rattlesnake-in-ventura-county-officials-warn-public-to-stay-alert/

#VenturaCounty #wildlife #MTB #hiking #rattlesnakes

Show threadAI6YR Ben19h ago

"...Dr. William Woo with Kaiser Permanente told KTLA that, if bitten by a rattlesnake, it’s imperative to seek emergency help as soon as possible and to avoid attempting to suck the venom out or creating a tourniquet..."

#rattlesnakes #hiking #bicycling #MTB

Show threadMatt Griffin18h ago
@ai6yr are people YOLOing snakebites??
Show threadAI6YR Ben18h ago
@mattgriffin No, strange to get two rattlesnake bites this week, both mountain bikers. I suspect there's been an unusual hatchout of young rattlesnakes (which are hard to see and tend to inject a lot of venom because they have no control over dosage at that young age). Heatwave combined with major rainfall a few months ago.
Show threadMatt Griffin
@ai6yr these kids today! No self control (the snakes)
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