11-12 of 12 messages
|
Previous
Page 2 of 2
|
RE: Is Rattlesnake Venom More Poisonous Than Ever?
|
Reply
|
by Cro on April 22, 2009
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
You can find a nice review about regional differences in venoms in this article on Science Daily.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080714092718.htm
Most likely this is what is happening with the California Rattlesnakes. Folks are venturing into areas where the snakes have different venom types, and some are being bitten by snakes that have particullary nasty venoms. It does not mean though that the population as a whole is developing stronger venom.
We can find the same thing in populations of Timber Rattlesnakes, Diamondback Rattlesnakes, and Mohave Rattlesnakes, and probably many other venomous snake populations.
Best Regards
John Z
|
|
RE: Is Rattlesnake Venom More Poisonous Than Ever?
|
Reply
|
by tigers9 on April 22, 2009
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
other ideas I was told are these:
last year we had dry winter here in the Mohave desert, so some snakes might wake up more dehydrated and therefore the venom is more concentrated.
Also, with population growth and traffic congestion, it might take longer to get to the hospital,meaning, the patient arrives sicker than if the hospital was only 10 minutes away
-and like u all said, more people venturing and living farther into the wilderness, meaning more snake/human encounters, including older people who already have an underlying medical condition...
Anyway, I need food and sleep, so i can wake up before 7AM my time to listen to the horrible hr669 (666 the real devil number) webcast
Z
|
|
|
Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.
Subscribe!
My Subscriptions
Subscriptions Help
Check our help page for help using
, or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the
Manager.
|