Episode 157: Spider and Scorpion and Snake Bi...

“Acid reflux” is a well-known term, mainly because of drug commercials. Nexium, Prilosec, Tums – all commonly known for “acid stomach” and assumed to be the right way to deal with these kinds of symptoms. But that’s based on the assumption that a burning feeling in the stomach es ...  Show more

Most people assume that hospital births are the safest and best way to go, but that isn’t necessarily true. The truth is what the facts show, not what is considered the established or acceptable way of doing things in some cases. In this episode, Dr. Nedd dives into this topic wi ...  Show more

How do you feel about snakes? Intrigued or terrified? In awe or creeped out? Of course, those aren’t the only options; the sight or thought of a snake can evoke many different emotions, but chances are indifference isn’t one of them. And is it any wonder? Some snakes can produ ...

Today’s episode reviews different types of snakes and the clinical consequences of snakebites.

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Dr. Drew Ordon discusses which spider bites are the most dangerous. 

Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling in this classic episode.