Episode #70 Rattlesnake Bite Plan For Hunters and Their Bird Dogs w/ Special Guest Cody Will

We lay out a clear plan for rattlesnake encounters during Arizona quail hunts, from the species you may see in each region to the fastest, safest response after a bite. Cody from Rattlesnake Ready breaks down what helps, what makes things worse, and how to train dogs to avoid snakes before season starts. • rattlesnake species hunters may encounter across Sonoran Desert, grasslands, and Sky Islands terrain • first priorities after a dog or human bite, focusing on rapid transport to an ER vet or hospital • why snakebite kits waste time, plus the biggest mistakes like tourniquets, ice, and NSAIDs • guidance on moving to help, calling 911, and when elevation may reduce local tissue damage • poison control as a support tool for human bites and why veterinary antivenom is not for people • NationalSnakebiteSupport.org as a practical resource with FAQs and downloadable guidance • Cody’s four step dog rattlesnake avoidance training using live muzzled snakes, scent, and sound • how often dogs need follow ups, what changes with puppies, and what “retention” looks like • simple hunter behavior that prevents bites, including giving snakes space and not harassing them Please consider making a productible visit online at OPQLTode.com. Be sure to follow us on social media. Connect with us: Email us at [email protected] —we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday