I suspect it took four months because one would expect an SF trainee to know how to self treat a snakebite and especially that once bitten, to either immediately kill the snake or, get away from it because the snake will continue to strike.
Other questions would be was there any evidence the soldier attempted self treatment?
Was there any evidence the soldier attemted to seek outside help?
Was there any evidence the soldier was not alone?
My neighbors back in TX always advised to keep well away from creeks in our area, and that these were agressive
dangerous beasts unlike the copperheads.
Condolences on the loss of a brave man.
I believe the young man was in SF selection - which means he hadn’t entered training yet. Land nav is done at night and by themselves...he was probably far from any help.
My son has been through SF selection.