> leg, most people will not pay the bucks for the antivenom. For horses
> bit in the nose, the nose tube is manditory and antivenom highly
> recommended. Most hospitals in major snake country will carry the
> antivenom. Anti-biotics are also recommended. (Same for dogs
> although a bite on the nose will look horrible, only anti-biotics
> are generally given.)
Good point. I mean the nose tube. Otherwise swelling precludes the abilty
to breathe. Beats the alternative. The dreaded trach, often leaving long
lasting undesired effects.
t
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