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truegrit44

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7. One of my dogs was bitten twice

Reply to bigwillq (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 04:04 AM

Jun 2016

Jack Russell cross that killed every small creature he could find. Killed both of these snakes but got bit in the process. First time I freaked and rushed him to vet. Was told it is very very rare that copperheads bite can kill dogs. Gave him predisone, antibiotics and pain meds. He swelled up horrible and was in a ton of pain but recovered in a day. Dummy went and killed another one a year later.

I'm not fond of them

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Oh man. I'm taking my camera on dog walks from now on. [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 2016 OP

Be careful with the dog. bigwillq Jun 2016 #1

My dog never saw it. But, you're right. Baitball Blogger Jun 2016 #2

One of my dogs was bitten twice truegrit44 Jun 2016 #7

It's a shame they are poisonous. They are really quite beautiful. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #3

Good thing you saw it! csziggy Jun 2016 #4

The one I saw had stronger rings, like the picture I posted. Baitball Blogger Jun 2016 #5

I think individuals have different patterns csziggy Jun 2016 #6

There are 5 subspecies around the country n/t TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #9

That one actually has a copper colored head, nice pic. Kingofalldems Jun 2016 #11

Copperheads Mendocino Jun 2016 #8

that snake is a beaut Skittles Jun 2016 #10