David Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 A BRIT was bitten "down under" by a killer snake while answering a call of nature in the Aussie bush. The reptile sunk its fangs into Jackson Scott's testicle as he squatted in the dark. But when he begged best mate Roddy Andrews to suck the venom out, his pal REFUSED. Instead he drove Jackson on a 40-minute life-or-death dash to Hobart, Tasmania, where doctors gave him an antidote to the deadly tiger snake poison. Musician Jackson, 29, of Glasgow, said: "I went into the garden at four in the morning after a night in the pub to save flushing the toilet because water is precious in the outback. "Just as I finished and was about to tuck everything safely away, it bit me. I had my pants around my knees when I hobbled into Roddy's bedroom. My heart was racing and I was hallucinating. "Needless to say, Rod was not of a mind to suck out the poison." Jackson, starting a year's working holiday at the remote farm, added: "The doctors and nurses were very professional. They didn't take the mickey out of me being bitten on my wedding tackle." [url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4132958/Snake-bit-me-Down-Undargh.html]http://www.thesun.co...wn-Undargh.html Would you have sucked the venom out or not? *Females of the forum imagine it was a bite on the flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I would have, if he died how sick would you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Without more of an understanding (I know vaguely about your stomach acids being able to digest venom (obviously you'd spit most of it out)), I'm not convinced I'd be too confident sucking venom out of an arm, let alone a hairy sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 well it depends on the situation, if i was confident that a hospital was nearby and an antitdote was available quickly then I wouldn't, however if there wasn't a hospital nearby and it was needed then I would. How awful would you feel if your friend died and you could have prevented it? that would haunt me for the rest of my life if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 well it depends on the situation, if i was confident that a hospital was nearby and an antitdote was available quickly then I wouldn't, however if there wasn't a hospital nearby and it was needed then I would. How awful would you feel if your friend died and you could have prevented it? that would haunt me for the rest of my life if it happened. Behave, we all know what you'd do http://i54.tinypic.com/21d4e9w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Behave, we all know what you'd do http://i54.tinypic.com/21d4e9w that is one creepy picture daveo 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Imagine explaining to the missus if she walked in on it. 'Honestly love he got bit by a snake and if i dont suck out the venom he will die' 'Yeah right, you're dumped' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It wouldn't happen to a woman simply because we'd have the sense to take a torch and do a thorough check of the ground and surrounding area first 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams71 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It wouldn't happen to a woman simply because we'd have the sense to take a torch and do a thorough check of the ground and surrounding area first 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> . plus you allways go in twos for a slash dont you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 plus you allways go in twos for a slash dont you? Charming. In answer tho, no, not at 4 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams71 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 i meant when you're out clubbing,pubbing etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Sucking out the venom, is that a metaphor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Knew a woman once who turned to be rather venomous. Couldn't suck the venom out of her though. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombc Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If it was life or death I think I would, because you'd always have the feeling of guilt if he died. I don't think I'd ask for any kind of bravery certificate, just a pat on the back, or the favour to be returned by the mates missus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 By the sound of it he'd had a number two, in the dark, and may not have wiped thoroughly........would have to be taken into consideration? Just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I thought sucking the Venom out was just an old cowboy myth anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Googled it (sad I know) but compooter says you're right Boycie - it's a myth made famous in Westerns but in reality the venom would enter the bloodstream too fast so try to in the first place would be useless. The snake probably took offence at being shat on, I mean, who wouldn't? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Without more of an understanding (I know vaguely about your stomach acids being able to digest venom (obviously you'd spit most of it out)), I'm not convinced I'd be too confident sucking venom out of an arm, let alone a hairy sack. no one ever tell you its rude to spit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Googled it (sad I know) but compooter says you're right Boycie - it's a myth made famous in Westerns but in reality the venom would enter the bloodstream too fast so try to in the first place would be useless. The snake probably took offence at being shat on, I mean, who wouldn't? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> i rest my case thread dismissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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