To: ALPAPilot
The thing that interests me is the lack of antivenom. I saw a report a few months back with snake milkers who claim the new medical rules are putting them out of business.
If I recall correctly they are no longer providers of medical services or something so the wonders od socialized medicine won’t pay them.
5 posted on
09/26/2010 2:27:15 PM PDT by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
To: cripplecreek
I read on FR that planned on not making coral snake anti-venom as its not cost effective. The alternative is 2-3 weeks in ICU on a breathing apparatus or death...
10 posted on
09/26/2010 2:38:44 PM PDT by
King Moonracer
(Bad lighting and cheap fabric, that's how you sell clothing.....)
To: cripplecreek
This article from
Popular Mechanics: "Snakebites About to get More Deadly" partially fills out your report. While their focus is upon anti-venom for the Coral Snake, it shows that much of the problem is the same as treatments for rare/'orphan' diseases, low volume means high research and manufacturing costs which means little commercial interest.
11 posted on
09/26/2010 2:40:01 PM PDT by
SES1066
(If you don't vote in November, quit your bitchin!)
To: cripplecreek
I used to catch snakes for antivenom production, now it takes so many government permits it isn’t worth the effort and risk.
12 posted on
09/26/2010 2:40:51 PM PDT by
SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, A Matter Of Fact, Not A Matter Of Opinion)
To: cripplecreek
The thing that interests me is the lack of antivenom. I don't think they normally produce anti-venom for pets. Only humans.
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