rnes- Can you explain why, when I shook his tail, just before he bit me, I heard no rattle? Maybe froze up is all I could figure. Although the swelling has been significantly reduced(iced), I'm a little concerned that the discoloration surrounding the 2 holes has developed into a sunset crimson or maybe a sunrise raw umber tone. I know as a herpetologist, you may not know this but I'll ask anyway "Would you know the cost of an anti-venom treatment or if perhaps Medicare would cover it? I usually try to avoid snakes but I thought I'd try to answer your post anyway, thanks again.

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