Sawyer Snake Bite Extractor KIt: How effective is this kit for extremely venomous tropical snake bites such as the fer de lance found in Central America ?
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If you carry it on your person and use it IMMEDIATELY (within one minute) it will probably remove some poison. After 3 or 4 minutes the amount of poison removed will be minimal and the extreme suction will probably cause some local necrosis. I used it on a copperhead bite (mine) after 5 minutes and it appears to have done little except I now have a 1/2" diameter blood blister on one puncture mark and will likely loose some skin there.
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I am not sure the type of spider that bit me since I did not see it but we have some black widows that go back and forth between mine and our neighbors fence and I am hoping it works good on those too. It seemed to extract well. We have a dog that received large scars from a spider bite several years ago and after starting the summer out with tons of snakes, I decided to get this and keep it on hand to try on anything that it may help. So I don't know the exact answer but I sure hope it does!
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I have no idea - only used it for Mosquitos - it works very well for that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I have a 5.56 AR and they work great. I use the snakes on all my guns. very quick and easy to clean with. If you get the right snake you will be happy with the way it cleans and oils all at one pull of it. The kit listed has everything you need to clean with and works well. Hope this helps.
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I would not bet my life on the boots beingSnake proof .The boots are rugged and burly .I would give you a 50/50 chance, ifThe snake hits you above the ankle there is a good chance you will get Fangs in the skin.
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We had black snakes and garters coming in our basement. The only thing this snake trap caught was bugs. Full strength tea tree oil seems to repel them.
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I have had my for over two years now. I have two different kits, one for the academy, and one for clientele and home use. Both are holding up well. I like the handle/ silver pipe area of the other kit better for ethetics, but this one still works as well as the day I got it. My use? At least weekly for athletes and clients. I have no trouble with the trigger. That doesn't mean yours isn't working.
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I've had good results using this spray extensively in both Central America and the Tropical South Pacific. I did, however, get occasional bites, but I did *not* contract malaria. It's all a numbers game: It's about reducing, not eliminating, risk. You have to weigh for yourself the risks / benefits of DEET vs nonchemical repellents. I *can* with certainty, however, say this spray is no substitute for DEET when it comes to causing skin irritation or solvating plastics ;~P
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I'm using it in forestry work here in western oregon and like the design better than the golok or traditional style machetes. Good weight distribution toward the tip to carry through brush and limbs. If I were strictly brushing I might prefer a tradtional central american style.
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Bug Warrior is extremely effective for all types of flies. I have used it for wasps / hornets effectively. As for mosquitoes it's overkill; they just vaporize. Highly recommended.
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I've quit using our SkeeterVac, but there is a bait that's specifically for the Asian Tiger *&%$#(&! :) Problem is, there are those other blasted mosquitos, too, so you're only going to get the one kind of mosquito to which the bait is geared. What wore me out was the constant hauling of the propane tank, plus it dawned on me that we'd need at least 2 SkeeterVacs going all the time just to use the two different baits for two species.
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Don't know! I found it was great in Singapore and Asia. I am usually a favorite treat for all insects. I did not get one bite while using it. My infectious disease doc recommended it
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It will work on most all snakes Mice and Rats also.Not made for mice or rats but works.
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Yes, I also Have a Crossbow "Bowtech Stryker ". The Gorilla Shooting Stick will work Awesome as it is one Sturdy Tool in your stalking and ground game for Whitetails. I will not hunt without it.
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I have had three catches and each time the snake and the insert were out of the box. The snake will try to wiggle out of the trap, but is so stuck to the insert that they can't get off it, but managed to get the insert out of the box. I just picked up the insert by the edge (at the tail end and not the head end) where there is no glue, put the snake and the insert in a bucket, walked down to a nearby wooded area, and poured vegetable oil on the snake. It took about 10 minutes but he finally managed to wiggle free and slither away into the woods. I did not want to kill it, just get it out of the garage. I suppose if it was a poisonous snake, I would have killed it with a shovel. I love the traps and would highly recommend them. Just be sure to put the box up against a wall, especially if it is in your garage.
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I wouldn't have blind faith that you were completely safe as they are not intended for this purpose. That being said, the multiple layers of chainsaw protection and steel toe would certainly give you a better chance than a regular rubber boot. Are you looking for a chainsaw boot in particular? Or just a rubber boot with a better chance of stopping a snake bite? If you haven't already, I'd recommend looking into the snake proof boots on the market, I don't have a need but have seen many different models that look pretty cool.
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I have a dog with one of the most powerful jaws there is. To give an idea, a pit bull bite is rated around 250PSI. My dogs is about three times that. Almost nothing I give her lasts more then a few days. A very few things might last a month at best. These last 3-4 months IF and ONLY IF they are DEER antlers. Moose or Elk don't last... gone in a fraction of the time. The only other thing that can outlast that around here is a Kong ball (and ONLY the ball... any other shape and it's toast).