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Puppeteer Bitten by Copperhead | Durham News
Puppeteer Jeghetto, aka Tarish Pipkins, got bitten by a copperhead while mowing his lawn—forcing him to cancel shows, a beloved neurodivergent puppet camp, and leaving him unable to walk. Despite the pain and financial strain, he’s staying upbeat, even planning a snake-themed puppet. With 20 copperhead bites reported in North Carolina around that time, experts urge closed-toe shoes and caution in brushy areas. If bitten, stay calm, call poison control, and don’t ice the wound—copperheads are venomous but rarely fatal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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