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Bitten By A Cottonmouth: Firsthand Account Of A Serious Snakebite
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Cottonmouth Bite Survival & Snakebite Defense
Chester Moore talks with veteran Lucas Pelt about his near-fatal cottonmouth bite—and snake venom expert Dr. Spencer Greene explains what to do (and not to do) when venom strikes.
In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore interviews Lucas Pela, a veteran and outdoors enthusiast who survived a serious cottonmouth bite. Lucas recounts how the bite happened and shares the painful and life-changing aftermath.
In our Dark Outdoors Defense segment, renowned snake venom expert Dr. Spencer Greenebecause
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What to do if you’re bitten by a venomous snake
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The biggest mistakes and what NOT to do
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Why quick decisions can mean the difference between life and death
The outdoors may be a place of serenity and beauty—but for someone experiencing a venomous snake bite, things can turn dark in an instant.