There was an interesting snake exhibit at the S.A. event yesterday! I looked at all the snakes and talked to the snake guy. Learned a lot. Did you know that coral snake antivenon is not even being made in the U.S. any more? But the guy said that those snakes really aren't dangerous...that they really, really don't want to bite anyone and avoid contact with humans if possible...only biting if they think they are being attacked. Looked up the antivenon, too. I think the government should make sure antivenon is available. The drug company doesn't want to do it because they are losing money on it...only about 80 bites a year in this country. There's still an antivenon being made in Mexico that could probably be used...if the U.S. government would make that possible.
