Man's encounter with snake prompts warning
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KGNS News
Story Created:
Jun 15, 2010
Story Updated:
Jun 16, 2010
The state of Texas is home to the greatest variety of snakes in the nation.
After a close encounter at a local grocery store last week, one local victim is hoping his story will help raise awareness about snakes and how to handle a snake bite.
Last week a 28 year old man needed 13 vials of anti-venom over the span of two and a half days, to survive an encounter with a snake in a grocery store parking lot.
The snake was not native to the region, but his unfortunate circumstance has helped to raise awareness about creatures that can be extremely dangerous if they feel threatened.
Both local hospitals and veterinarians have procedures in place to treat snake bite victims at their facilities.
According to the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center, conditions are ideal for an increasing snake population.
Tonight on Pro 8 News at 10 we talk with a local vet and physician to find out ways to treat snake bites, along with how you can protect yourself if you do happen to cross paths with one of our slithery neighbors.
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concerned parent said on Tuesday, Jun 15 at 11:36 PM
does anyone know in which grocery store did this incident occur?
45469029HEB said on Wednesday, Jun 16 at 4:45 AM
HEB "Gucci" aka the one on Del Mar and McPherson.
45474378Finny said on Wednesday, Jun 16 at 4:56 PM
Del Mar and McPherson??? Also, what kind of snake was it since it was reported that it was NOT native to the area? Did somebody intentionally drop the snake there?
45533108lilu said on Thursday, Jun 24 at 1:12 AM
I personally believe that there is more to this story than this man is telling us. I think that either he or someone he knows owned the snake. Also, isnt the store closed at 11pm? Because that's what time the attack was said to occur...
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