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RE: Memory loss associated with snakebite ?
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by JRHarrison on October 31, 2004
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The mojave toxin in Crotalus s. scutulatus is slightly more toxic then the neurotoxin in canebrake toxin. But the volume from a canebrake bite is 5 to 10 times more then a mojaves volume per bite. So the canebrake(with neurotoxin) is probably our most dangerous snake in the USA but not the most toxic.
Jim Harrison
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RE: Memory loss associated with snakebite ?
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by Phobos on November 1, 2004
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Hi Jim:
Thanks for the clarification. So I was told not completely accurate information. What are the current venom yield estimates for those two snakes?
That area is one of my favorite areas to herp (photographically). I will be extra careful when working that area.
Best,
Al
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by pygmybait on November 2, 2004
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I wasn't too concerned with the total yeild from the last bite as it was a juvenile BUT it did "hang on" for about two seconds. I had to shake him off because I don't think he had any intentions of letting go. I also had on a latex glove so he may have been hung up on that. Either way, I think this is going to be something I need to look into further. One of my coworkers was bitten a couple of years ago by a Pygmy and he also says that he has had noticable memory loss after his bite. If I was an old man, I wouldn't be as concerned but I am only 27. I wasn't planning on worrying about my memory until I was old. At least 35....(jst a little joke for all of you old farts out there).
Thanks for ther replies so far.
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by JRHarrison on November 2, 2004
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Al
Yields we get average 10 to 45 mg for mojaves and 100 to 300 for canebrakes.
Jim
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by Serendipity128 on May 17, 2016
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I was bitten in August 2015. Within a week I noticed significant memory loss, both long term and short term. I was diagnosed with medical dementia and told that everything should be fine within 6 months. I can no longer do my job as a teacher. I am having to go down to parttime work next year. Using my brain causes brain fatigue and headaches. I have sensory issues as well and when I get over stimulated I ave coordination issues. My speech was majorly affected. I have a hard time recalling words, spelling, and typing. Looking for others like me...
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