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/snakebite


• CDC Snake Bite Prevention & Treatment:
  
  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/snakes/

News Coverage

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  The Montana Standard - Original source for Bill Childrey's story (local Montana newspaper):
  
  https://mtstandard.com/

  
  


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  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.

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