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Hi:

Holy Cow! What a collection of experts we have here!! Just after a few talks I've picked up so much information.

1) Many snake keeper become allergic to "snakes" during the routine cleaning of cages, exposure to feces or even shed skins. Exposure to venom hastens the process.

2) Epi-pens are the definative treatment for either Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactoid reactions. Many times people bitten "In the vein" don't die from the effect of the venom directly but die from the loss of blood pressure caused by the venom releasing natural blood pressuring chemicals. Epinephrine is the answer here too. Snake keepers stocking Epi-pens was endorsed by all of the venom Doc's present.

Michael Jolliff's use of his Epi-pen was very likely the correct call.
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Marriage changes passion;
Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.

Thanks for the update AL, I sure wish I was there. Could you give me the name of the person talking about chronic exposure to routine maintenance of venomous herps? That's always been a concern of mine for my keepers who work daily with them. Thanks, Rob

>>Hi:
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>>Holy Cow! What a collection of experts we have here!! Just after a few talks I've picked up so much information.
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>>1) Many snake keeper become allergic to "snakes" during the routine cleaning of cages, exposure to feces or even shed skins. Exposure to venom hastens the process.
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>>2) Epi-pens are the definative treatment for either Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactoid reactions. Many times people bitten "In the vein" don't die from the effect of the venom directly but die from the loss of blood pressure caused by the venom releasing natural blood pressuring chemicals. Epinephrine is the answer here too. Snake keepers stocking Epi-pens was endorsed by all of the venom Doc's present.
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>>Michael Jolliff's use of his Epi-pen was very likely the correct call.
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>>Marriage changes passion;
>>Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

Hi Rob:

It was sort of a panel discussion and general concurrance. Dr. Warrell let the pack on this topic. They are all very concerned about this increasing trend of having to treat anaphylaxis then the envenomation.

It's just like the BOR symposium for being in the presents of the true experts and knowledge overload.

Best,

Al
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Marriage changes passion;
Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.

Bob and I had a great time at the Snake Bite Symposium .
We actuallly have a few additional copies of the abstracts available. Just let us know via email if you are interested.

Bryan Fry's talk was amazing... but he said not to talk about it, online so I won't. I think his findings will be the most talked about for years to come. He is going to have it all published soon ,soif you see anything on his work pick it up ... your jaw will drop.

Sheri Ashley
ECO
ECO WEAR & Publishing