Rattlesnake Bite That Almost Killed Him | Sacramento News

An Idaho man narrowly escaped death after being bitten twice by a rattlesnake in his parents’ California backyard — one bite deep enough to inject venom directly into a vein. His condition spiraled over days, with antivenom helping only temporarily, until a dangerous blood clotting disorder forced a life-or-death transfer to Stanford after his local hospital ran out of medication. Over 12 days, he received 54 doses of antivenom — an extreme rarity — while battling critical symptoms in ICU. The incident underscores a dangerous spring surge in rattlesnake bites across California, where shortages can trigger urgent transfers and emergency sourcing. Even medical professionals are caught off guard by the severity — especially in cooler, wetter seasons — as Chris remains sidelined six weeks later with lingering effects. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5179144eab7a8370