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by BrianCR on March 9, 2009
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I am interested in the use of tasers to neutralize the proteins in snake venom. I live around a lot of Fer de Lances in a remote part of Costa Rica
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by Cro on March 10, 2009
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You can find a good discussion on the history of the use of electrical current in trying to treat spider and snake bites in a article published by the Wilderness Medical Society.
http://www.wemjournal.org/wmsonline/?request=get-document&issn=1080-6032&volume=012&issue=02&page=0111
As others have stated, controlled scientific experiments showed no benifit of using electrical current in the treatment of snake bite. Some anecdotal reports of using electrical current from the spark of a outboard boat motor are out there, however, those pitviper bites could have been dry bites, with little or no venom injected.
However, it was found by controlled experiment, that certain levels of electrical current was useful in treating some spider bites. It was also found that different levels of electrical current made the damage caused by some spider bites worse.
If you live in Costa Rica, in a area with many venomous snakes, you might want to invest in your own supply of antivenom, if it is not readily available at medical centers or hospitals near where you live.
Best Regards
John Z
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by JoeCrotalid on March 10, 2009
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All you end up with is a snakebite and additonal pain from the tazer. Antivenom is the only definitive treatment for snakebites.
Joe P.
Florida Poison Center
Snakebite Treatment Specialist
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by BrianCR on March 16, 2009
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Thanks to all. All of my research suggested no, but I have many neighbors who stand fast by the "urban myth". The first rule of first aid is do no harm. So, I just wanted to double check before I down right refuse to offer a tazer at our jungle lodge. We are close (30-45 minute boat ride) from antivenom. So, the protocol is not to administer it outside of a clinical environment, as it carries it's own risks.
By the way, if you want to visit a place to where you can see many beautiful snakes in the wild, visit www.playacativo.com
BrianCR
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