[pct-l] snakes

[stillroaming@lycos.com (K. Scott Parks)]

Hey Marge,

My first-aid of choice for snake bites
is Blue-Cross insurance.

It doesn't cause infection or require
any special skill to use. It fits
nicely into the lightweight backpacking
philosphy as well.

After application it gives you about 4 hours
before medical attention is required.

It can also be used to treat other ailments.

It is a bit pricey though.

;)

Scott Parks

 


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>
>Message: 2
>From: "Marge Prothman" <marge@prothman.com>
>To: "Pct-L" <pct-L@backcountry.net>
>Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 07:31:18 -0600
>Subject: [pct-l] snakes
>
>Am just curious:
>
>In the California section of the PCT, especially the southern part,
>how many hikers carry something for snake bites and if so what do
>you carry.
>
>I think I am more aware of poison oak and ticks then snakes, but am
>wondering if I should include something in my first aid kit.
>
>Cheers,   Marge (the old gal)



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