Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: bowrebel on May 17, 2010, 11:55:04 AM
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My mom was bitten by one on Saturday. She was weeding her garden and did not see it hiding under the cabbage leaves. The sucker was 2 feet long and dad quickly ended its life with a $10.00 garden hoe! *up* It got 2 of her fingers and her arm was swollen up to her elbow. The one finger is still black and hard to move. It also caused her blood pressure to sky rocket. Then the medication shot her blood sugar through the roof. She is have a little bit of a rough time, but as of this morning everything is returning back to normal and it looks like she may get to go home today. She has been in great spirits though out everything. They have had a few close calls with copperheads in the past, but this is the first time any one has been bitten. I hate snakes!! Just think, I was in the field and their garden just 2 weeks ago, wearing shorts and sneakers. I was also crawling through a field and walking over downed trees turkey hunting. Makes ya wonder how close I was to one of these crawling death machines. I think a good pair of snake proof jeans would be a good investment now. I will try to get some pics posted of the snake.
James
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Sorry to hear about your Mother......
Those copperheads can be very tough on a person...
I hope, she feels much better real soon......
Zips
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Hope your mother gets well soon James. I hate snakes!!
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Sorry to hear that James. Good thing she's doin better man *cool* Keep us posted
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hope she feels better.
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Man that's terrible. I hope your Mom is recovering well.
Bob
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Sorry to hear that James. Good thing she's doin better man *cool* Keep us posted
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Just got off the phone with my mom and they want to keep her for at least another day. blood sugar level jumped up again, so they want to monitor her some more. She is getting bored and wants to get back home and back into her shop. Yep, my mom is a woodworker!! *up* Dad said the snake measured 30 inches. That is one big snake. Thanks for the well wishes and I will keep ya posted.
James
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James, good to hear she is doing as well as she is. Thank the Lord! Copperhead bits can be very serious. Hope she is home soon!
Mike
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Whoa James-hope your mom gets over that soon. There is only one kinda of good snake in my opnion---A DEAD ONE!!!
I had an experience last year with a copperhead also when I approached a dead turkey I had shot. It still raises the hair on my neck thinking what that strike could have done.
Sounds like your mom's on the road to recovery and I am glad to hear it!!!
Give her our well wishes !!!
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I told my mom about the well wishes and prayers and she said to tell all of you "Thank You". She was touch by your kindness. Thank you for brightening her day some. She is getting bored and starting to go a little stir crazy. I have a feeling the saw dust will be a flying when is able to get back into the shop. Thanks again
James
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James first off I'm glad to hear your mom is doing better. We'll keep her in our prayers!
I hate snakes with a passion. I sure hope she gets to come home soon!
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James that is a big copperhead we wish your Mother well and a speedy recovery.
Jon
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
never seen one and hope to keep it that way!!!!!
Prayers sent for a fast recovery *prayer*
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Just want to say thank you to everyone. it looks like she will get to go home tomorrow. *up* *up* Blood sugar and blood pressure is finally returning to normal. She can not bend the one finger, but it is hurting less and the swelling has went down. Its looking good!! Thanks again James
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James, wishing your mother a speedy and complete recovery, glad to hear she is doing better!
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Jame, I`m glad to see that your mother is recoverying from that blasted snake bite!
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I hope your Mother is well! Those things are nothing but EVIL! >:(
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Glad to hear your Mom is going to be alright...What a scary situation...
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Mom is doing great!!! *up* *up* She went home Wednesday evening and she was glad to get out of the hospital. Thank you for your prayers and concern. Her hand is in great shape and all the swelling is gone. *cool* Monday she can get back in her shop and start throwing some saw dust. ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
Thanks again
James
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Good news James! Glad she is OK.
Mike
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Good news !!! *up* *up*
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Good news James! Glad she is OK.
Mike