tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post1920043595471493968..comments2024-01-25T02:37:24.471-08:00Comments on The Journey of a Running Green Girl: The Back of the Packers Rattlesnake EncounterThe Green Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-91271964067867304562010-06-09T10:44:15.210-07:002010-06-09T10:44:15.210-07:00Looks so pretty! The snake would probably freak me...Looks so pretty! The snake would probably freak me out--I guess a small price you have to pay for great trails.misszippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-6556677951512340102010-06-09T13:05:18.591-07:002010-06-09T13:05:18.591-07:00Ha Ha, a permanent fixture :) It made me laugh rig...Ha Ha, a permanent fixture :) It made me laugh right out loud!<br><br>I am so glad you guys were all ok with Mr. Snake! I would have had half a heart attacK! Good idea about the snake kit too!<br><br>P.S. I loved the fact that you had your yoga mat, it MADE me stretch.. and I really needed it this time!You rockRad Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633567426843769992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-75374151319992834582010-06-10T08:47:51.564-07:002010-06-10T08:47:51.564-07:00Eeek! We had a snake encounter on an early early ...Eeek! We had a snake encounter on an early early morning run in the winter . . . Some other runners warned us it was ahead of us on the path so we were all edgy even after we passed it in the pitch dark.chunky girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15231702822528022221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-59292275053689686122010-06-10T11:05:12.641-07:002010-06-10T11:05:12.641-07:00That can be scary but is exciting at the same time...That can be scary but is exciting at the same time. I actually like snakes. Good idea to keep a kit handy, you never know. Lovely pics.Johannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-70901659281313680362010-06-10T22:07:39.710-07:002010-06-10T22:07:39.710-07:00Thank you for giving me encouragement on my blog! ...Thank you for giving me encouragement on my blog! Your trails and ocean views are gorgeous, but the snakes would freak me out. I'm running in a flat neighborhood in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley. Not much to look at unless there's a clear day with mountain views.Heather Forceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124279901831950997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-72124262587259327622010-06-12T05:32:01.632-07:002010-06-12T05:32:01.632-07:00Crazy encounter - glad you didn't have your Ip...Crazy encounter - glad you didn't have your Ipod blaring so you could hear the rattle! The snakes in Maine are not poisonous so we are lucky. Awesome pictures!Caratunk Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-69118221810177356732010-06-12T13:08:36.432-07:002010-06-12T13:08:36.432-07:00Yikes! I've seen a couple so far this year. Th...Yikes! I've seen a couple so far this year. This time of year is always rattlesnake time and it pays to be vigilant.<br><br>Actually the best thing for a rattlesnake bite? Call 911. Snakebite kits are generally not to be used unless you are *hours* away from help. Keep the victim resting and calm. You might want to take a shoestring and tie it loosely about a foot above the bite. Don't restict blood flow. The key to recovery is to get the victim to a hospital where antivenin shots can be administered. Anything else (e.g., cutting the bite to eextract venom) actually does more harm than good.Glenn Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-26214715518256929732010-06-12T14:47:12.723-07:002010-06-12T14:47:12.723-07:00It looks so pretty, too bad it has it's share ...It looks so pretty, too bad it has it's share of not so pretty reptiles! Yes, a good idea to be prepared if one strikes. I think I'm sticking to lots of concrete when I go back and run there again!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242790541588925003.post-49741790987646955022010-06-12T22:45:49.129-07:002010-06-12T22:45:49.129-07:00Glenn, I went to the doctor yesterday and I was as...Glenn, I went to the doctor yesterday and I was asking him what to do in the event someone gets bitten by a rattlesnake and he essentially said to get to the ER as quickly as possible. He admitted that if you're up in the mountains, it will be difficult for paramedics to reach you.<br><br>He said I can get a kit if that will make me feel better. I probably will - just for peace of mind.The Green Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.com