[decimon]

There's something about booze and behavior.

[decimon]

Ping

[AlmaKing]

and studies with obvious results

[Vendome]

Snake Oil!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Seventy to 80 percent of snakebites occur in males

Hmmm. I wonder why... ;)

[HogsBreath]

“I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake - which I also keep handy.”- W. C. Fields

[Borax Queen]

This has been the case as long as I’ve known about rattlesnakes — at least 30 years. So probably longer but I heard about it in the 80s. So many myths about rattlers, just like about bats.

[Bronzy]

Pray.

[Borax Queen]

Seventy to 80 percent of snakebites occur in males.

Yup. Heh.

[TigersEye]

Slower reaction time.

[M Kehoe]

Good evening.

The high correlation between alcohol use and hand injury implies that bites occur when the victim is behaving in an unsafe manner, not when he or she is attempting to evade the snake.

True, that's why I carry a cat everywhere I go in snake country.

I can't wait for the questions...

5.56mm

[ladyjane]

Then there is the old joke about...”The doctor says you’re going to die.”

[Las Vegas Ron]

Hmmmm, reminds me of an old joke about two guys in the desert.....the doctor say’s you gonna die.

[Damifino]

I hike quite a lot here in FL. I have a minor fear of being bitten while on the trail. It is generally too hot to wear snake boots (if I owned a pair). Most places are far enough out that my chances of walking out on a bitten leg/ankle are poor and remote enough that cell phone coverage is nil. Rattle Snakes (and others) often lie on the trail in the sun. If I were to inadvertantly step on one, I’d be in a bad way. I’m thinking about geting a “Spot” emergency satellite messager for “just-in-case”.

[BunnySlippers]

playing with snakes in the wild).

[yarddog]

I was born in the Florida panhandle and have a lot of snake stories. I have killed a lot of rattlers, mostly in the 5 foot category but one huge 7 footer.

My Sister stepped on a large rattlesnake when she was a two year old toddler. She was extremely lucky in that it did not strike. Have also killed a large number of cottonmouths and all of them have been just about the same size.

Withing the last two months I have killed two copperheads. They were the first ones I have seen since around 1960. They were identical and both in the same spot several days apart.

I have had several friends bitten, all by cottonmouths and all while fishing.

[Foolsgold]

Snake bite kit

1. Bottle of Jim Beam
1. snake

[fso301]

Snakes are found near water and guys drinking beer are also found near water.