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RE: PARENTING - ON DANGERS AND SAFETY
I agree we went on a wetland tour once. Was interesting how the soil was more fertile there. Wetlands are crucial. I'm just curious how long do you have to live if you get bitten by a copperhead?
The rest of your life.
Actually, Copperhead bites are rarely fatal for adults, they are more like terrible bee stings with worse results.
We have them here in South Africa too I think.
Hi @pjcswart. I don't think South Africa has copperheads, but we do have other very poisonous snakes.
That is one of the reasons why I stay well clear of snakes, mostly because all the stories you hear from people. I think if I knew the species little better, I might have trusted snakes a little more.
I do however try and avoid the snakes as much as possible and don't just go out and hurt them like most people do. I normally try and get some of the neighbors to help catch and release the snake into the bushes.
Thanks for your comment. I am pretty scared of snakes. Reptiles in general I guess. I wonder what it must have been like to live among the dinosaurs.