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by thenewdisciple on October 21, 2004
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there is a topic on here about someones allergic reaction to venom, and people have been saying that rooms with hots in them have venom in the air, im curious about this, any info at all would be great.
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by ALA_herp31 on October 21, 2004
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Same here, this realy peaks my curiosaty. Sounds strange, i read the same topic and was wondering myself how venom could be airborn LOL, other than coming from a spiter LOL.....thanks ya'll.....happy herping Wally
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by Michiganman on October 21, 2004
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I was actually about to post the exact SAME topic, myself! This concerns me. What I want to know is: Does this airborn venom collect in the keepers lungs after many years??? Is there cold hard factual evidence of people having severe reactions to breathing the same air as the hots?
I have never heard of this, but any and all information is always appreciated! Thanks guys!
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by KINGRIUS on October 21, 2004
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Hey fellas
Al(PHOBOS) has already provided a very valuable link that we should all carefully read. I will provide it here: www.venomousreptiles.org/articles/97
It would be good to read the article in it's entirety, but you find quick answers to the question you asked by going to the bold heading: "What if I've never been bitten, thereby developing venom antibodies -- Do I still need to worry?" Also look for the bold heading: "I'm a venomous snake handler. So what should I do?"
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by captiveherps on October 21, 2004
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Small amounts of venom are released when the snake bites something, strikes the glass, drinks and so on. that venom will dry and the protiens can become airborne. We stir them up by spraying the cage or cleaning the cage, and get exposed to small amounts. So if someone has been bitten, or becomes sensitve, this exposure could cause a reaction.
Think of people who are allergic to cats, the cat licks itself, the protien in the saliva that people are allergic to dries and becomes airborne, we inhale it, and bingo a reaction.
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