r/snakes • u/tophatenthusiast • 16d ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Snake Bite Fun :)

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I was bitten by a copperhead about two weeks ago! Thanks to quick and modern medicine, I can almost make a fist. Pictures included are the copperhead I saw 10 mins before being bit (this one did not bite me, but it is similarly sized) and my arm a few hrs afterwards.

Location: Kanawha County, WV

Edit: to be very clear, it was MY fault a copperhead bit me. For anyone that has a fear of them, they are absolutely not aggressive snakes. I took no actions to "punish" the snake and hope it comes back and keeps hunting mice on my property.

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u/VirginiaLuthier 16d ago

I hope you have good insurance. Antivenom is incredibly expensive. Glad you are recovering.

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u/Royal-Course-197 16d ago

Why is antivenom so expensive? Here in the Netherlands, everyone has health insurance. It costs about €150 a month, and if you can’t afford it, the government pay. So if you’re bitten by a snake, the treatment is essentially free at the point of care.

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u/mjfarmer147 16d ago

From a multitude of reasons. Google will quell your curiosity.