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    South Carolina man bitten by an inland taipan

    Thank you bcr229. Sounds logical and reasonable he has public education health insurance. I would just have to think that his general demeanor with snakes and media must in some ways carry into the classroom ..... The cost of his treatment therefore will accrue to all teachers and employees...
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    South Carolina man bitten by an inland taipan

    You reach a wrong conclusion for my question. Perhaps asking me "why did you ask that question?" would have been a good first reply. Lack of insurance means the citizens of SC who use the hospital(s) he was in will bear the cost of his egregious behavior. The hospital will bear the...
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    South Carolina man bitten by an inland taipan

    Can anyone confirm if he had health insurance - or not ?
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    Afoxolaner (NexGard®) in pet snakes for the treatment and control of snake mites

    Last night I did a fairly extensive lit review to learn more about toxicology of Afoxolaner in mammals and snakes; as well as testudinidae. I found no contraindications for even higher doses than that recommended in veterinary literature for snakes (2.5mg/kg). Studies in mammals to reach side...
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    Afoxolaner (NexGard®) in pet snakes for the treatment and control of snake mites

    Although you posted this a year ago ... just wanted to thank you for the paper. Most interesting approach. Two aspects are interesting: 1. treating the snakes also eliminated mites in the environment (perhaps by the serum levels remaining high enough over ensuing days to also kill the mites...
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    South Carolina man bitten by an inland taipan

    "That assumes they knew who he was. I had never heard of him until this hit the news, and I first read about it a few days ago on a firearm forum." Can't disagree. I had not heard about him either. However, almost weekly I am sent a pic or short vid of someone free handling N. American pit...
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    South Carolina man bitten by an inland taipan

    An idiot and blight on the hobby and total detriment to all snake keepers. Might the sellers of snakes he bought have some responsibility ? Not for his specific stupid actions - but for selling to a person who is known in social media for his irresponsible behavior ?
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    Bad Guy Cokski: is he a scammer, or simply not very smart?

    Reposted again 13 minutes ago.
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    Salary of State Game and Fish Commissioner

    Previously I posted educational status of commissioners / directors of several state game and fish departments. https://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/threads/qualifications-of-state-game-and-fish-directors.830648/ Clearly states vary in size, director scope of duties, number employees in the...
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    Rattlesnake Maternal Care - Rattlesnake Cam – Professor Interview

    On May 16, 2024 – bcr229 posted on FC the renewal of rattlesnake cam projects in Colorado and California. Thanks, on behalf of FC Herps in the News readers ! https://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/threads/project-rattlecam-is-back.831382/ As of September 4, 2024, some 308 views have been...
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    Burmese python eats larger reticulated python – Bangladesh

    “Photos show 10-foot Burmese python swallowing a reticulated python whole, eating the snake from the tail up in just 2 hours.” “Researchers in India observed the rare event in 2020, and images captured the moment the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) began feasting on the reticulated python...
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    Universal antivenom being tested at Duke could change snake bite treatment worldwide

    Good update on the topic. Couple key notes in the report: Universal antivenin unlikely. Broader venom fraction antivenom likely. Venom shortage – amount per snake – causes antivenom shortage. Development of antibody – synthetic antivenom – to counter fraction(s) of venom would be a universal...
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    I'm Done!

    Congrats ! What's next ?
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    Salmonella Outbreak from Turtles – CDC Investigation

    Listeria outbreak caused by contaminated meats from Boar's Head company. While not a direct relationship to the reptile industry, it is of note that other infectious diseases - caused by retail industries - do not carry the same legal risks and penalties as exists with turtles. Likely there...
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    Best Road Hunting Roads ?

    "The Loneliest Road in Every State in America - Find your state’s quietest route."...
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    Salmonella Outbreak from Turtles – CDC Investigation

    On August 16, 2024, the CDC announced investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella derived from “pet turtles” across 21 states. To date, 51 people have been infected and 23 hospitalized with no deaths. Greater details may be found in the report and by clicking on various pages in the report...
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    2024 Everglades Python Roundup

    John - you got me ! HA. Those are indeed incomplete quotes - I just focused on the bottom line intent. I shall endeavor to be more accurate in the future. Thanks !
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    2024 Everglades Python Roundup

    2024 Everglades Roundup – AP News – August 17, 2024 “A hunter’s graveyard shift: grabbing pythons in the Everglades” (Stephany Matat) I’ve never hunted snakes in the Everglades and am a novice understanding Burmese pythons having only produced about 400 in earlier times. Although a relative...
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    Snakes Eat Strawberries ?

    Here is the YouTube link to ‘snake eating grapes’ video. The author indicates he was pruning grapes and looked down as the snake was searching through the prunings. Several people comment that the snake ‘likely smells a food item on the grapes and is therefore eating’; others note the snake...
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    Snakes Eat Strawberries ?

    Peter - excellent reply with video documentation. Most fascinating. As I watch this snake's behavior ... it appears to be searching after eating the first grape. Is it possible - as bcr229 suggests - that the grapes have a scent (lizard?) on some of the grapes ? And so it goes about...
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