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me and my friends have been looking for an answer for that question for weeks now. so far, all we've found says no. its considered a controlled substance/experimental drug, and its controlled by th FDA (www.fda.gov). its say that you have to fill out a bunch of forms saing that a local doctor have to has agreed to monitor and administer the antivenom. so, you cant have it WITH you, but you can have a doctor hold it for you, for when you get bit.
OHSU has a poison department that i talked to, and they said that you just have to talk to a doctor and have him(or her) call them. then they will hunt down and get the antivenom you need. but from the sounds of it, they dont send it to the doc tell you get bit.... and we plan to have a few snakes that could kill you in 10 to 15 min!
we are still tring to find a way that we can have it with us, so we can administer it when needed. at least to give us something to keep us alive tell we get to the hospital.
Most of these antivenins require refrigeration, so would not be useful if hiking anyway. Best practices include vigilance, esp in spring/fall; not reaching your hands over a ledge where you can't see first; and carrying an elastic ligature to use as an intermittent tourniquet.
You can buy it on the official antivenom website (red cross)
http://www.snake-antivenin.com or all antivenoms and antivenins are sold at http://www.antivenomandvaccine.com
What else can I help you with?
Is there an Antivenin for a Brown Recluse bite?
No. There is no such thing as antivenin for anything.
What is an antivenin?
An antivenin is an antitoxin for treating bites from venomous animals such as snakes and spiders.
Can human be given antivenin more than once?
Yes, they can receive antivenin multiple times as long as they have not developed an allergy to it. In such a case, the antivenin could kill the patient.
Can antivenin kill a person?
Antivenin is produced from blood serum of horses or sheep. If a person has an allergy to either of these animals, the antivenin could cause death faster than the venom from the snake.
How does antivenin work?
Antivenin works by binding to toxins in the venom and neutralizing their effects. This helps to prevent further damage to tissues and organs in the victim's body. Antivenin is made by injecting animals with small amounts of venom, causing them to produce antibodies that can then be collected and used to make the antivenin.
Is black widow antivenin illegal?
no
Why can't you receive the same antivenin twice?
You can.
Snake bite antivenin is an example of?
Passive Immunity & Acquired Immunity ,
What is the recommended course of action if a dog is bitten by a venomous snake and requires antivenin treatment?
If a dog is bitten by a venomous snake and requires antivenin treatment, the recommended course of action is to seek immediate veterinary care. Antivenin treatment should be administered by a veterinarian as soon as possible to counteract the effects of the snake venom and increase the chances of a successful recovery for the dog.
What cures the king cobra bite?
The only treatment is the prompt administration of antivenin.
Can a rattlesnake bite be cured?
Most bites can be cured with antivenin treatment.
How do you cure an eastern diamondback snake bite?
Go directly to the hospital for antivenin injections.
