That is very interesting, having snuffed a handful of these critters here in FL, I’m going to file this one away. Thanks!
PS - I did a very quick search and see that others have used homemade leads run off of a stun gun to accomplish the same thing. Looks like a nice add to the casual internet research list.
Cheers
Also stumbled upon this:
The biological basis for the mechanism behind the shock is:
The current will influence the hydrogen bonds of the enzymes, destroying their secondary and tertiary structure.
The high voltage, low amperage current applied will reduce metal ions and zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, or calcium ions, which are firmly bound to some venom enzymes and are mandatory cofactors for these enzymes.
The electric particles interfere with the membrane as well as the positive charged polypeptides, decreasing their cytotoxic properties.
Taken together the protective high-voltage treatment for venomous bites is at least in part due to action of the electrical current on the venom itself.
Surgery prior to this type of treatment is not the answer since the venom has not been neutralized and the wound will break down again within a few weeks or months. This is well documented.