Lapse in judgment (not for the squeamish)

This is why you do not allow yourself to become distracted while working with bigger snakes:

http://newenglandreptile.com/forumpics/kreticbite1.jpg
http://newenglandreptile.com/forumpics/kreticbite2.jpg

Fortunately this is not a terribly bad bite.

In the snake's defense, she tried to eat my hand as gently as possible, and is normally a gem once you get past the feeding response.

Also, Robin, Christie, Deborah & Emily all get their "what to do when a 16' retic grabs your friend" merit badges. A++++ ladies! Thanks for the "cleanup on aisle 5" last night. :gj:

That is pretty impressive not gonna lie.

Not terrible but it looks like a pretty good tag to me. That was a 16' Retic?

You think THAT'S impressive - you should have seen the snake that got her!

And it all happened in ultra slow motion. As Kara pulls the snake out and too the floor and bleeps out "get Kevin" and Christie runs one direction and I go the other! LOL And Deb and Em stayed with Kara - Em closing the enclosure and Deb shut the door. Keep in mind - there's still another large snake in the same enclosure.

I yell "Kevin!" He's like "yeah?" I say - "Kara has a retic wrapped around her hand". He goes "how big?" I'm like "Pretty damn big!"

We were all super impressed - she took it like a WOman! :bow::bow::bow:

Ouch... I bet that hands a little tender today... I think you owe it to us to show a pic the culprit!! I'm glad nothing real serious happened... that pictures a keeper.

Ouch...
Bt

Now I'm even more sorry I missed the trip! Hope your hand will be okay Kara, that's a nasty looking job she did. Glad the ladies came through for you. :)

No you know those ladies are NEVER gonna forget their trip to NERD! :D
Kudos Karen!!! :oops: Take care of you!!!!

wowo! That must have been kinda scary watching that go down.

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Originally Posted by JoshJP7

Ouch... I bet that hands a little tender today... I think you owe it to us to show a pic the culprit!! I'm glad nothing real serious happened... that pictures a keeper.

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I agree!

It may not be a bad one but still...ouch.

Here you go...she's actually one of the sweetest things on no legs.
http://newenglandreptile.com/forumpi...licotiger8.jpg

Yeah ouch!!! nice bite. hope both of you are doing mkay.

that looks pretty gnarl!

Do you have any teeth stuck in your hand?

See, now thats why I'll never have any really big snakes, I worry enough about my small burms. I hate even being bit by my king snakes. I'm such a wuss.

Glad you're OK Kara, it should scar up nicely so you'll have something cool to show off.

Mark

She's a really pretty girl though :) At least it's not embarrassing like a Pekingese bite! LoL

Wow, that sounds like a very exciting way to start the visit! :O Hope your hand heals up quickly!

holy cr*p kara!!! That snake is huge first of all.. sounds like you took the bite like a champ, holy smokes ((off to remember why it is i keep small snakes lol)) and sweet?! :crazy: you couldve fooled me lol.. that snake is beautiful btw. your hand looks soooo sore. may you have quick healing YOUCH

OUCH!!! That looks awfully painful. It can't be fun to be on the receiving end of a feeding response bite, especially something that's 16'.

I hope you heal quickly, yowch!

Nice! can you take a pic of the snake with your hand or something else in the pic to reference the size???

How did you get it to let go???

Holy crap! :O

A couple tubes of Neosporin should take care of that. :D

u think thats bad? you should see the other guy! lol but wow im impressed hope it heals up well

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Originally Posted by KLG

In the snake's defense, she tried to eat my hand as gently as possible, and is normally a gem once you get past the feeding response.

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I LOVE this! Tried to eat you as gently as possible! :rofl:
You can always tell real animal people because they don't try to blame the animals for being animals, and/or for the mistakes made by people working with them. :gj:

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Originally Posted by KLG

Also, Robin, Christie, Deborah & Emily all get their "what to do when a 16' retic grabs your friend" merit badges. A++++ ladies! Thanks for the "cleanup on aisle 5" last night. :gj:

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I just want to know how it is that we sent 4 people with cameras and instructions to take pics of everything, and we don't have a pic of the snake wrapped up on Kara? :D

how did you get her to let go?

Oh for gods sake Kara~ can't you do anything without me being there?!?!?! :P
I KNEW I should've come..... ;)

Y'know, I imagine that feels slightly worse than when a Hyacinth macaw got a hold of my wrist because her owners weren't handling her properly. I made the mistake of trying to step in on her behalf and she decided to use my hand as a chew toy. Hyacinth macaws can exert up to 1000 pounds of pressure per square inch of those big beaks, and crack a Macadamia nut with ease. I lost the use of my hand for three days before feeling came back properly. But I didn't get any cool scars to show for it. :mad:

I'm jealous. :P

Oww!!

That does it - you are hereby proclaimed Queen of bite club :winner: :bow:

Sending healing vibes your way.

:whisper: Ladies you did remember to take pictures of it happening didn't you? :twisted:


dr del

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Oww!!

That does it - you are hereby proclaimed Queen of bite club :winner: :bow:

Sending healing vibes your way.

:whisper: Ladies you did remember to take pictures of it happening didn't you? :twisted:


dr del

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Second! :bow:

o god i think i have a problem i see how gnarly your hand looks and i still want a retic.......:weirdface

Man I love Ball pythons!
OOOOOOOOOOOOuch:rage:

Hope your feeling better Kara:)

Looks like you tried to jerk your hand away. I'm sure that I would have!

That had to hurt. Makes getting bit by one of my balls look like a kitty scratch.

David Perkins David Perkins Reptiles

To all those who want photos--there isn't a lot of thought about taking a photo when you are trying to keep a 16 foot snake from eating your friend! Remember--it's the after-the-bite photos that are priority--not the during-the-bite please-don't-wrap-part-of-that-16 feet-around-my-neck photos!

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

Looks like you tried to jerk your hand away. I'm sure that I would have!

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Kara didn't even flinch when the snake latched onto her. She froze in place and stood perfectly still until the snake was out of the cage and she could slowly sit down under the weight of the snake. Seriously--no way could I have stood completely still which a huge python gnawed on me--she handled it perfectly!

Kara's my hero :P

That's a pretty nifty bite! Glad it wasn't worse. Gorgeous snake by the way.

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

Looks like you tried to jerk your hand away. I'm sure that I would have!

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LOL...no. When the snake is that big, jerking your hand away turns what could be a relatively minor injury into a potential train wreck (and an inevitable trip to the ER). There just is no "jerk your hand away" in this situation...the python is simply too strong, and to attempt to do so is going to cause an extensive amount of damage. By the same token, being bitten by a 16' snake IS going to eff you up a bit, period, the end. It's something you MUST take into consideration prior to dealing with them. Retics have big, triangular, razor-edged teeth that WILL cut you up regardless of how little fuss you make about the situation. It's simply the mechanics of being bitten by a retic of that size...I quite frankly got away with a "little bitty" bite compared to what would have happened had I struggled and tried to pull away, or if this had been a less manageable animal. And let me tell you...this friggin' HURT! My hand is all swollen & cut up, and every time I reach forward I get nasty "zingers" up my arm from nerve endings complaining about the abuse they endured.

Please keep in mind that I am not trying to shrug this off or make light of the situation (and even typing a response right now is rather uncomfortable). It's funny...you can go over a scenario like this in your head all day long, but when you actually get grabbed by a relatively large snake, everything gets streamlined into a very simple assessment of A) how can I get it to let go B) in a reasonably quick time frame C) while minimizing potential damage to both snake and keeper. Sometimes that involves just sitting still till the snake lets go on its own...other times, it involves some helping hands encouraging the snake to move on.

Just some food for thought... :)

K~

How DID you get it to let go?

Ok so I'll stop whining about getting bit by my snakes now.. Damn girl that one got you good.. I think I'd have freaked

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Originally Posted by mlededee

To all those who want photos--there isn't a lot of thought about taking a photo when you are trying to keep a 16 foot snake from eating your friend! Remember--it's the after-the-bite photos that are priority--not the during-the-bite please-don't-wrap-part-of-that-16 feet-around-my-neck photos!

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I think I was the first one to mention photos of the snake wrapped up on Kara, and I was JOKING! I hope that was obvious by the smiley. If not, I apologize, because obviously with a snake of this size, there is a potential for serious injury if not even life-threatening... not the time to stop and take photos. I also apologize if even knowing it is a joke, some people find it in poor taste.

Oh I know you were joking, so no worries. ;)

I have to agree that is a beautiful girl that bit you :D She is huge! I am glad you had other people there with you!!!

HOLY COW.
thats an impressive bite!
and a impressive snake!

ima stick with the ones that dont get bigger then 8 foot... ahha

KARA - i have come to the conclusion, that one of my dreams is to photograph some of your snakes for my portfolio... yeah...

WOW!!! OUUUUCHHH!!!

HMMMM.....

Beautiful snake!!

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Originally Posted by Laooda

No you know those ladies are NEVER gonna forget their trip to NERD! :D
Kudos Karen!!! :oops: Take care of you!!!!

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Ummmmm..... I completely typed Karen.... :picknose:

Please FORGIVE!!!! :oops: It's not like I don't know your name... :rolleyes:

Anywhooo..... she is a stunner! And I hope your healing well! :blowkiss:


Karen. :halohorn:

Laura, you're such a goof! :P
Love, Karen :8:

Hahaha! :8:



Yea, it's completely not on purpose! :oops:

WOW you are a Trooper i would freak out with a 16 foot snake trying to eat my hand!!!! :gj::gj:

wow..that is a biga$$ snake with a biga$$ bite!!! :O:O

you are officially braver than me...:oops::oops::oops:

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I yell "Kevin!" He's like "yeah?" I say - "Kara has a retic wrapped around her hand". He goes "how big?" I'm like "Pretty damn big!"

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See, that's love...not, "omg is she okay?!", but "is it *really* so big I have stop what I'm doing....sigh". :D ;)

I'm very glad to hear the bite was not as bad as it could have been! I hear rum helps the pain. =D *hug*

dang thats crazy, sounds like you took it like a champ though haha