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by preacher on August 24, 2000
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i read the list of equipment one should carry in the feild and i have a few other sugestions for my 2cents worth.one thing i have found to work realy well for me is a light weight fly fishing vest,you can carry all kind of things in one in individual pockets close at hand,i also carry a waist pack with a watter bottle holster(hydrate or die)<L>one thing i like to have is survey flagging so if i have to leave a bagged snake,i can hide it and still know where i put it.petzl lights are great,but i have found the light to end all lights,i use the night rider digital head trip,it has multi level brightness and will last from 1 1/2 hr. to over 4 hr. depending on watage used and the ni.hird. battery is rechargeable and is the size of a sawer kit and man is it ever bright!just the thing for cotton mouth collecting in some dark swamp.in adition to filson tin cloth briar pants,i wear gokey upland boots custom made for me in 16" hight,these aint for every one but i have feet damaged in a fall some time back and gokey custom makes the boot to fit your individual foot.they are way comfotable after a long day of hunting,somthing i cant get in store broght boots.i have not used the stump ripper but after i have heard the reports i will be getting one.i love feild herping even if most of the time its catch,photograph and relese,i think this is an excelent web site,the preacher
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by YORK on October 30, 2000
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Hi Preacher. Where can I find the night rider light that you referred to? It sounds like a good one. Also, the fishing vest is a good idea. Thanks.
York Morgan
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by 2-step on January 29, 2001
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to york,or any one else interested.
sorry i havent got back since october,but regardin the NIGHT RIDER DIGITAL HEAD TRIP head lamp,you can find them at most good bike shops,check out niterider.com. again,i find this to be an excelent head light
regards,2-step
(aka preacher)
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by ReptileHobbyist on October 9, 2001
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A tire air pump in case I have to deflate my tires in loose sand to get unstuck. A shovel if you really get stuck. On desert trips I always carry at least 3 gallons of drinking water. Extra Water in case your or someone else’s vehicle overheats. Plenty of non perishable food, (Canned food is great as long as you remember to bring a can-opener).
A check off sheet that has a section for species found, location, date, time, moon phase, weather, temperature, overall length, tail length, and sex.
Plenty of pillowcases, a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a sturdy lid for hot snakes, homemade snake hooks made from golf clubs and snake clamps, sexing probes, tape measure, digital thermometer that measures ground temperature and ambient air temperature. A portable spotlight, a maglight, extra batteries, the Extractor Snake Bite Kit, and a valid California State Fishing License are always in my truck.
I also carry a compass, as well as, Road and topo maps. A camera to take lots of pictures, because it's always nice to be able to look back through your field data and photos and remember your experiences. Feel free to use this list of things to help prepare yourself. Good luck and good Herping!
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by fuzzybutt on May 9, 2003
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I am a research assistant with Southern California Wildlife which is headed up by John Taylor. We are starting a field study on Crotalus Ruber Ruber. I am putting togeather my first field bag. I am new to the world of venomus snakes and would love to add the SHHS Snakebite Treatment Protocols to my pack. How do I come across these. I have been searching your site and can not find them.
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by YORK on May 12, 2003
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Unfortunately, the SHHS snakebite treatment protocols cannot be published on our website due to liability concerns. Luckily, however, there are plenty of similar protocols available online.
According to the SHHS President, www.eMedicine.com has an outstanding treatment protocol that is printable. Simply register a login name, then enter "rattlesnake" into the search engine and you should be able to access excellent, free information.
Good luck with your ruber study - sounds like lots of fun.
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by Rugha on October 7, 2003
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I am curious as to how you guys map out your herping excursions in other states? Do you just ride and try and find places, or do you know where you are going to look?
I have always loved reptiles and have started a small collection. Recently started going herping here in VA with a good buddy and we love it dearly. Road cruising at night is a rush, no doubt. Would love to correspond with others to get ideas about where we could go in search of other species, like in the Carolina's, etc.
Thanks,
WJ
wjl@gcronline.com
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Anonymous post on June 5, 2004
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ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO HERPING, PLEASE READ THIS: I'm a little concerned about something on the list, particularly because so many new to the herping world are taking this list as definitive. Perhaps I am missing something here, but I thought extractor kits were deemed not only ineffective, but detremental in that they actually cause the venom to spread faster. I believe it was Dr. Sean Bush from Loma Linda Unviersity Hospital who explained this well in various venues.
As I understand it, the protocol for dealing with venomous snake bites/bites where the kind of snake is unknown is:
-keep yourself calm (most important because it keeps your heart rate down; a slower heart rate = slower envenomation progression) & get medical attention right away .
-identify the snake or remember particular physical features of it. But don't kill it because you can get bit again, not to mention, nerves can cause it to bite up to an hour and a half after it is killed/decapitated.
-do not cut the wound open (this serves no purpose other than to increase risk of infection to your blood stream and bite area, not to mention it will likely freak you out),
-do not suck the wound or use extractor kits, do not use other pressure devices, and do not squeeze the wound in an attempt to force the venom out (you inflame the area which increases blood flow, increasing the spread of venom),
-do not use a tourniquet (aside from the fact it is usually not necessary, it can also inflame the area or affect blood flow/venom progression. And because it is visibly indicative of the severity of the circumstances, it is a psychological stressor that can increase adrenaline, which increases the rate of progression of envenomation. Although the truth is the truth, it is not horrible if a person allows the bite to become surreal while going to get help if having it be surreal keeps them calmer.)
-And whether you are new or well seasoned, remember: there is no room for shame, embarrassment, or ego if you've been bit and your life is at stake. Get yourself help and learn from it, appreciate it if possible, and move on.
IF the snake that bit you is a known non-venomous snake, wash where you were bit with antibacterial soap, and be sure to note if you begin to experience an allergic reaction/anaphylaxic shock. If you do, get medical help, and if posible without delaying getting medical help (meaning if you have it and can grab it on your way out the door) give yourself Benadryll, or in the case of anaphylaxic shock, a shot from an anaphylaxic shock injection kit.
your local poison control center can also help you find the best way to get help, namely a hsopital that can treat you the fastest. Please consider keeping their number in your wallet for just in case.
safety is your key to fun!
Anonymous
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by Scott7590 on August 14, 2005
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A cell phone is a good gadget to have on hand, but make sure you have a tower nearby if you need to make a call.
Also, make sure you have a map to show you the way out and, if neccesary, to show someone else the way in.
A clock and/or a watch is a given. If someone is bitten, the last thing he/she needs to do it trek two miles or so to civilization.
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