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 Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: nick_adams]
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10/21/16 03:18 AM
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krmitchell
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We got a rattlesnake vaccine for our dog, and get a booster every year... its like $50 a year.
Theoretically will greatly reduce the need for ant-venom.
I wonder why they dont have that available for people? I think I would get one, just in case!
Our vet told us it was a waste of money and that they would treat the dog in the exact same way regardless if they had the antivenom or not. We opted to get it either way but I'm not sure we will next year.
Last edited by rexmitchell; 10/21/16 03:18 AM.
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: texashelms]
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10/21/16 12:15 PM
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Screwdriver
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Wow, I had no idea it was so expensive.
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: texashelms]
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10/21/16 05:16 PM
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DQ Kid
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Read something on online last night that the worst snakebite states are TX, Florida, North Carolina, West Virginia and Oklahoma. Copperhead bites have risen 127% over the past 2-3 years if I recalled the article correctly though it said their bites rarely lead to fatalities. I guess that's true but surely don't quote that to a Copperhead snakebite victim I'm guessing.
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: texashelms]
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10/21/16 05:20 PM
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Ramsey
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Either get good insurance or go down to Mexico and buy 10 vials of the sister product for $100. Very few bites by folks that do not pick them up or try to.
Big Beckett!!
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: krmitchell]
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10/21/16 05:26 PM
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kind of a big deal
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We got a rattlesnake vaccine for our dog, and get a booster every year... its like $50 a year.
Theoretically will greatly reduce the need for ant-venom.
I wonder why they dont have that available for people? I think I would get one, just in case!
Our vet told us it was a waste of money and that they would treat the dog in the exact same way regardless if they had the antivenom or not. We opted to get it either way but I'm not sure we will next year. Waste no. If your dog is producing the anti bodies how is that a waste? If your dog is vaccinated and only require 10-20% or even 50% of the vials needed you just save a lot of money. In fact 50 years of 2x a year vac is just one vial
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: texashelms]
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10/21/16 05:37 PM
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Just saw on news a toddler is in Fort Worth hospital now. He got 22 vials for a rattlesnake that bit him while building a campfire with his dad in the panhandle. Hope he has insurance. He will be fine luckily.
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Re: Rattlesnake bite cost?
[Re: jeffbird]
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10/21/16 06:25 PM
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Here is an article that delves into the issue. The conclusion is the manufacturers and hospitals mark it way up, so they can give health insurers discounts at the end. The other difference is in Mexico, the government places a large order and distributes it widely through the country, reducing the cost per person. In the US system, all of the costs is borne by a couple thousand individuals as patients. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk...th-14-medicine/ Great Article.. I have been told if you are around Southern States or Hospitals closer to common Snake Bites they have the Anti Venom needed but some don't carry it.
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