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Lee Bird’s perilous medical peregrinations as recounted in the Rappahannock Newt by his wife Diana are certainly commiserable. This letter is written with the fervent wish for Mr. Bird’s complete recovery and the hope that his unfortunate experience will not deter the average reader from seeking medical treatment
Rappahannock County is fortunate in being near two poison centers which have the expertise and the experience to treat bites of poisonous snakes.
One is the Georgetown Poison Center located at Beservoir and 38th St. N.W., Washington, D. C. Tel. (202) 625-3333.
The other is the Blue Ridge Poison Center at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. Tel. (804)924-5543.
Snake bites are considered urgent medical emergencies, especially for children. No need for heroics for an adult, however: Screeching ambulances and overzealous concern only make the victim panic so that sudden “stress” ulcers have been known to occur.
Old fashion traditional treatment with the use of tourniquets, ice, cutting at the site of the bite and suction are to be avoided for they do more harm than good. First aid should consist of thorough cleansing with soap and water of the bite site.
Bringing the offending snake to the hospital for identification is advis
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