He and the rattlesnake ended up in the hospital.
Unfazed (stings are a way of life in his business), he continued moving the pallet.
He felt another sting.
Sabrina Cherry
It wasnt until he heard the rattle of the snake that he realized what happened.
He killed the snake and took it with him to the hospital for identification.
Notice the red streak traveling up the mans arm.
Rod Brouhard
Red streaks like this can indicate venom, allergy, infection, or a number of other conditions.
The beekeepers hand got two rattlesnake bites for the price of one.
The first bite got him on the index finger, which is not easy to see in this picture.
Sabrina Cherry
The second bite got him in the pad at the base of his thumb.
Theres one pinhole where the fang broke the skin, enough for the little rattlesnake to inject its venom.
He had to drive toward civilization just tocall 911 from his cell phone.
Rod Brouhard
Unfortunately, the beekeeper didnt have any other good options.
From 11:43 to 12:43, the streak traveled approximately 2 inches.
Its important to get help right away after a snake bite.
Rod Brouhard
Bringing the rattlesnake was a useful step.
Many species of rattlesnake share habitats, so it could be any pop in.
The picture should be in focus as well.Identification isnt as important as getting treatment quickly.
Hopefully, ER doctors in areas where the Mojave rattlesnake live are aware of its odd symptoms.
According to Dr. Wozniak, this snake is a Southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri).
Theres no way to know how old this snake was.
It was 25 inches long, but that doesnt really tell us the age.
Dr. Wozniak says these guys dont get as big as diamondbacks.
UCI Health.What to do if you’re bitten by a rattlesnake.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.Venomous snakes at work.
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