We had training today about snakes and snake bites
The handler/educator is Mr. Jimmi Bonavita, A biologist with the Navy
Now, granted, there isn't too much concern about snakes dentally . . .
But I found it immensely interesting, nonetheless
LOTS of body language going on here
For instance . . did you know you should NOT apply a tourniquet to, cut into the wound NOR suction out the venom of a bite???
A light ligature is best (something loose enough to slip a finger or two under, but tight enough to apply SLIGHT pressure above the bite)
Then the expert brought out some snakes . . .
We were mesmerized!
This Asian cobra was VERY active . . . so much so it actually got off the table & away from the guy
But he was fast & got it back again
=)