Just to touch on something totally different here.
I came real close to getting a Hognose myself. However I decided not to because I have an autoimmune disorder. I break out in giant hives. Sometimes my lips and tongue swell up. If it gets worse my airway will close. I’ve been to way too many doctors to find out why. They can’t figure it out. At one time I was taking 13 medications a day just to control it.
Even though Hognose bites seem to be uncommon, they are considered mildly rear fanged/mouth venomous. Some people get a little redness, some have painful swelling. I’m not willing to chance it since something is off with my immune system.
I bring all of this up because I remember you saying things about your kidney surgery and medication compromising your immune system?
Also, I don’t know if the Venom stays local or goes through the bloodstream to your kidney which may or may not be involved in metabolizing or be affected by the venom?
I’m not a doctor, just thinking out loud and giving you points to ponder and look into.
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