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Can Snake Venom Kill a Chicken? (Chickens immune to venom?)

December 19, 2024March 22, 2023 by Ellis Garvin

Many people believe that adult chickens and guinea hens are safe from snakes, but is that true, what about baby chicks or eggs in the chicken coop? And are chickens immune to snake venom? No, chickens are not immune to snake venom. Snake venom is a complex mixture of proteins and enzymes that can cause … Read more

Does Peeing On a Rattlesnake Bite Help? (Do this first)

November 7, 2024May 25, 2021 by Ellis Garvin

Getting bitten by a rattlesnake is absolutely terrifying, and at the moment, it might be really hard to remember what you should and shouldn’t do. Old myths and wives’ tales will run through your head but does peeing on a rattlesnake bite help? Here’s what I’ve learned: You should not pee on a rattlesnake bite. … Read more