Done with bears and cougars, time to know about snakes

[gaby]

Are there any poisoning snakes found in trails in Oregon? What should i know about the spices and beyond?

[kepPNW]

Are there any poisoning snakes found in trails in Oregon?

Yes, there are rattlesnakes, mostly on the dry side of the Cascades.

What should i know about the spices and beyond?

They really hate garlic.

[gaby]

hahaha Karl, I meant "species"

[gaby]

Here for any other newbie in the area as me!
http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Snakes

[gaby]

Hmm no cut n suck method? Hmm so the snake bite kit is not necessary? I ll keep reading but if u have any advice on how to proceed in case of a bite?

[Koda]

Hmm no cut n suck method? Hmm so the snake bite kit is not necessary? I ll keep reading but if u have any advice on how to proceed in case of a bite?

gaby, throw the snake bite suction kit away. it will do more harm than good.

In short, you want to stop exerting yourself as much as possible, while finding a way to a hospital as soon as possible. Yup, its the worst case scenario.... so while its important to understand what to do if bit, its as much important to learn how to avoid getting bit.

We covered this subject a while back in a thread you can read here: http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/vie ... 18&t=11215

[Eric Peterson]

What out for ticks too Gaby...

[Peder]

What out for ticks too Gaby...

Watch out for sasquatch too, Gaby!

[Crusak]

Watch out for ticks too Gaby...

Watch out for sasquatch too, Gaby!

Ticks! I was bitten twice in the space of three weeks by ticks. One of my buddies at work was just recently bitten by a tick (so was his dog) while he was fishing along the Wilson River. Check out Tom Kloster's excellent blog post about ticks.

[gaby]

I will definitely get stronger! What doesnt kill u makes u stronger!
Thanks Koda for the thread, i read it all!
Now, ticks i have educated myself on that one, yucky!
Areas to learn now: spiders and scorpions? Is that true or Peder is playing? Lol
Plz advice!