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Rattlesnake Bite Turned Critical | Boise News
A vacationer’s routine water line fix turned deadly when he was bitten twice by a rattlesnake in Northern California. His wife, a nurse, thought it was a simple ER visit, but his condition spiraled into a rare, life-threatening clotting disorder. Doctors administered an unprecedented 54 vials of antivenom—double the usual dose—and he spent nearly two weeks in ICU. Still recovering a month later, he’s sidelined from his USPS job with lingering swelling and fatigue. The story’s a chilling reminder: always wear tall boots, avoid brushy areas, and never wear headphones while hiking—because one…
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