amy g. Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Ds came in, and told me he had killed a copperhead by the barn. While I was helping him look for the body in the dark, I heard Daisy (our Basset) going crazy in the front yard. Dh almost had the baby asleep, but the dog kept waking her up. He sent Dd out to make her dog be quiet. It turns out, Daisy was barking because she had a copperhead cornered. It struck Dd, and got her on her heel. Dh is on her way to the hospital with her, but that's 20 minutes away. I'm really scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Praying here. :grouphug: Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh my!! Try to be calm....I know, easier said than done. I'll be praying. Please let us know what happens! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Yes, praying that she will be fine and suffer no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Ouch! I know nothing about copperheads, but that can't be good. praying for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh, Amy...:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I am praying for "the beautiful", she will be alright, we have copperheads here in ga everywhere. they are mean little devils. Good doggie, brave daughter, The Lord loves her and you, be brave. Praying, praying praying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dont forget to tell us what happens!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 From everything I've heard and read, copperhead bites are not life-threatening. They just hurt like hell. I'm praying for your dd here. That must be very scary for her as well as painful. Be calm, Mama, and be brave.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 OH goodness! Praying for your daughter. Please update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 She will be in pain, but the bites are not fatal. They'll likely give her antibiotic and pain killer; no antivenom. The main danger is destruction of muscle tissue. If dh has ice on it, and you can get him by cell, tell him to take it off. It concentrates the venom, and more tissue destruction results. I've known two people bitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug:Amy:grouphug: I will be, and am, praying for your precious daughter. A young girl at my church got bit a year or two ago and she came through just fine. Praying, praying, praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh no! Praying for you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug: I hope all turns out well. Sending good thoughts to your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I've always heard copperhead bites aren't really dangerous, so I just looked it up, and this is what I found: They say copperheads are the least venomous of the venomous snakes. Basically, their venom is the mildest. Most venomous, or non-venomous, snakes, tend to run, but copperheads like to strike in warning. However, they are striking to warn you off, and don't like to use venom in their bite--only if they have to make subsequent bites. Out of 400 bites tested, only 2 deaths occurred, and that was people who were bitten many times by 3 or more snakes. They said that IF you seek treatment (and you really should in case of infection, as if you wouldn't), it is usually just for topical injury, and there is usually no venom injected at all. I hope this helps you to feel a little better--I'm sure you won't rest easy until you hear from your dh, but, in the meantime, my prayers are with you. And I'm sure your DH and doggie will be spreading plenty of snake away tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Praying here.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Praying!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 You and your family are in my thoughts tonight. Please update us as soon as you can. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh no....I hope she is home and well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :iagree: I'll pray anyway, but better a copperhead than some other poisonous snake! We had a cat that got bit by a copperhead 3 or 4 times one year. :grouphug: for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 How frightful for your young dd and you! :grouphug: and prayers for you and your family tonight, Amy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Praying here too! I hope you hear good news soon and can rest peacefully. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm feeling a bit more calm. I know that they made it to the hospital, and Dh did not put ice on it. I talked to my dad's girlfriend who is a nurse. She said that the hospital would give her antibiotics and an IV and keep her at least overnight. I have a friend that will come stay with the other kids if Dd wants me to be at the hospital with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Good! I hated to go to bed without hearing something. I'll continue to pray for you all!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm so glad she'll be ok. I hope she's home soon. ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh my your post scared me! I've been praying and am soooo glad to hear she is okay and in good hands at the hospital. Snakes scare me. My ds10 was nose-to-nose w/ a baby copperhead in my neighbor's yard just the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 This must be terribly frightening for all of you. I'm hope your daughter is well soon. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dh just called. The doctors gave her some Demerol in her IV, and she was calming down. They are going to keep her in the hospital for awhile, but she said she was sleepy, and didn't need me there. I appreciate all of the prayers and helpful information. I think I'm going to go to bed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I have been staying up just to hear an update. So glad that she is okay, and that she is comfortable enough to not need you tonight. NOw I can head to bed without worrying about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I too have been staying awake to hear that she was okay, I am so thankful to the Lord. I know you are so relieved. Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That's a relief! She's in good hands -- I hope you can sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 What a relief that she's doing so well. You, your family, and your daughter will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dh just called. The doctors gave her some Demerol in her IV, and she was calming down. They are going to keep her in the hospital for awhile, but she said she was sleepy, and didn't need me there. I appreciate all of the prayers and helpful information. I think I'm going to go to bed now. How terrifying for all of you. I'm glad to be able to read the whole thread and know that your girl is in good hands. I'm sure you'll see her today, and what a sweet reunion that will be! Hope you were able to sleep. Demerol?....that's what was in my I.V. when I had my first baby. Not what I'd hoped for a birth plan, that's for sure, but for sleeping -- that's goooood stuff. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug: Poor kiddo, I just can't imagine...(Poor mom & dad too.) I'll be sending prayers for a full and speedy healing. Dh just called. The doctors gave her some Demerol in her IV, and she was calming down. They are going to keep her in the hospital for awhile, but she said she was sleepy, and didn't need me there. I appreciate all of the prayers and helpful information. I think I'm going to go to bed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm so glad she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I've always heard copperhead bites aren't really dangerous, so I just looked it up, and this is what I found: They say copperheads are the least venomous of the venomous snakes. Basically, their venom is the mildest. Most venomous, or non-venomous, snakes, tend to run, but copperheads like to strike in warning. However, they are striking to warn you off, and don't like to use venom in their bite--only if they have to make subsequent bites. Out of 400 bites tested, only 2 deaths occurred, and that was people who were bitten many times by 3 or more snakes. They said that IF you seek treatment (and you really should in case of infection, as if you wouldn't), it is usually just for topical injury, and there is usually no venom injected at all. I hope this helps you to feel a little better--I'm sure you won't rest easy until you hear from your dh, but, in the meantime, my prayers are with you. And I'm sure your DH and doggie will be spreading plenty of snake away tomorrow! While they are the "least" dangerous, and antivenin is not the protocol, the bites are dangerous and without proper treatment immediately, can be very nasty. They are painful too, poor Beautiful. I hope they are giving her what she needs at the hospital. Not to frighten Amy but prompt iv antibiotics are very, very important. Praying for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh dear, I feel rude for not having known this was going on, I missed it somehow. Anyway, I'm so glad she's doing alright, let us know what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dh just called. The doctors gave her some Demerol in her IV, and she was calming down. They are going to keep her in the hospital for awhile, but she said she was sleepy, and didn't need me there. I appreciate all of the prayers and helpful information. I think I'm going to go to bed now. WoW!! How scary. I'll continue to pray for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm glad to hear she'll be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :grouphug: Glad to hear she is OK. We have lots of Cooperheads around us. Thankfully, no one has been bitten. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I missed this last night, but prayed just now! What a scary evening you had! I hope she's doing well this morning! Any updates on how things are going? :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 She did receive IV antibiotics at the hospital, and she is home now, with crutches, and antibiotics and pain killers. She is still sleeping, which I take as a good sign. I'll watch the site for streaking and additional swelling and take her to her regular doctor on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I missed this last night, but prayed just now! What a scary evening you had! I hope she's doing well this morning! Any updates on how things are going? :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Ditto. I just got on the boards this morning. Hope your dd is feeling much better. Blessings to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Amy, This may sound odd, but I'm a scrapbooker, so you'll have to take it from the source it's coming from! :) You should take pictures of the foot, and her on her crutches......years down the road it'll be interesting to remember how it looked. I'd, of course, have you each write a short bit about your feelings as this all was happening. It's a story that will go down in your family history, so you might as well have the pictures and first-hand acocunts! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Amy, Thanks so much for letting us know how she is doing - I am sooooo relieved to hear she is okay. I was completely terrified when I read your op and am very glad to know your little girl is going to be fine. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Amy, This may sound odd, but I'm a scrapbooker, so you'll have to take it from the source it's coming from! :) You should take pictures of the foot, and her on her crutches......years down the road it'll be interesting to remember how it looked. I'd, of course, have you each write a short bit about your feelings as this all was happening. It's a story that will go down in your family history, so you might as well have the pictures and first-hand acocunts! :) Brindee, you are a true historian. I agree, too, that years from now all the first-hand accounts will be absolutely fascinating to read. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 That doesn't sound weird to me. Dh left the dead snake at the hospital, or I'd see about having a hat band made out of him for her. I will take pictures and write about it from her perspective. When this Dd was a couple of days old, our house was destroyed in a flood. Then, as soon as we got it repaired, Dh was transfered out of state. It always hurts Dd's feelings that I've repressed so many of the memories of her babyhood. Having the story written down will mean a lot to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I missed this last night as well, but am glad to hear she is OK. Will keep praying! Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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