They Should've DIED From These Snake Bites... But Somehow Survived! | E134

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into gripping recounts of snakebite survival stories. Julie takes us on a journey from Montana's fearsome wilderness to the perilous Australian outback, narrating extraordinary tales of people managing to survive venomous snake encounters. Highlights include the terrifying experiences of a man bitten by a rattle-less rattlesnake, a teenager's close call with the world's most venomous snake, a shocking incident at a bowling club, and a courageous Golden Retriever's encounter with a rattlesnake. Additionally, we explore the astounding lives of individuals who have turned snake venom immunity into a lifelong mission. These stories underscore the unpredictability of nature and the sheer resilience of both humans and animals. Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions as we unravel these true survival battles. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:16 Snakebite Survival Stories 01:50 Jason Hogue's Rattlesnake Encounter 08:46 The Most Venomous Snake in the World 13:59 A Deadly Encounter at the Bowling Club 18:09 Bill Haast: The Snake Obsessed Man 18:40 Bill Haast's Venomous Journey 18:57 The Serpentarium: A Venomous Spectacle 19:36 Self-Immunization: Bill's Unique Approach 20:36 A Walking Anti-Venom Factory 22:12 Tim Freed: Following in Bill's Footsteps 25:37 Dusty the Golden Retriever's Rattlesnake Encounter 30:12 Snakebite Statistics and Treatment 35:19 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action   Web References Official Health & Safety Resources World Health Organization Snake Bites Information: https://www.who.int/health-topics/snakebiteCDC Snake Bite Prevention & Treatment: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/snakes/ News Coverage The Montana Standard - Original source for Bill Childrey's story (local Montana newspaper): https://mtstandard.com/ NBC Montana - Original coverage of Jason Hauge incident: https://nbcmontana.com/ (Note: Original 2013 article may no longer be available due to age) Research & Educational Resources University of Adelaide Toxicology Resources: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/ (For taipan venom information) Additional Snake Safety Resources American Association of Poison Control Centers: https://www.aapcc.org/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Snake Safety: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/snakes/ For the most current and accurate information about snake safety and bite prevention, please consult official health organizations like WHO, CDC, or your local poison control center. Email us! [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/