Did you ever wonder about the history of snakebite treatments?
Perhaps so, perhaps not…but if you like to hear about the bizarre and entertaining ways we humans addressed ailments over the years, this podcast on snakebite treatments is for you! On that note, I really enjoyed hosting this one. :)
In this episode of Causes or Cures (Episode 202), I chatted with snake expert Bob Ashley on his fascinating new book, A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. From ancient remedies described in Hebrew Scriptures to modern day antivenom, he discusses the intriguing, sometimes shocking history of snake bite treatments throughout the centuries. He advises what everyone should do if they get bit by a venomous snake, and rest assured, it’s not to use a snakebite kit from your local store. ;)
Bob Ashley is a herpetologist, entrepreneur and museum director. He is founder of the Chiricahua Desert Museum in New Mexico and has a lifelong passion for reptiles and amphibians.
Please tune into the history of snakebite treatments here!
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And before I forget ( and taking it back to snakebite treatments), here is me making a confession about how I spread snakebite misinformation in high school:
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