Podcast 837: Snakebites

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

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Why does treating a venomous snake bite cost as much as a house? Zachary Crockett slithers over to North Carolina to find out.

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 ...