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That's better than some of the "advice" I've gotten from some tech support calls.

Reminds me of this joke.

A student pilot and his instructor were flying around Seattle when an unpredicted storm rolled in. Heavy clouds severely limited visibility. The small plane was not equipped for instrument flying, so VFR (visual flight rules) only. They were hopelessly disoriented and lost. Suddenly, the clouds parted a bit and they saw a high-rise building with someone working by a window. The instructor opened his window and yelled:

"Where are we?"

The guy in the window yelled back:

"In an airplane."

The instructor told the student pilot to make a 120° turn to port and start descending. Soon, SeaTac airport came into view and the tower cleared them for an emergency landing, which they accomplished safely.

The student asked the instructor how he knew what to do. The instructor replied:

"The guy in the window gave us a 100% accurate answer that was 100% useless, so I knew it was the Microsoft HQ building and knew how to get to SeaTac from there."

 

[GregC]

 

[roccobass]

Ok! Time for our walk!

 

[GregC]

 

[roccobass]

 

[roccobass]

Wait, it is!

 

[GregC]

 

[singlemalt]

It's been quite a week for Duck. Monday, while hiking the local hill with my wife, he tangled with a rattlesnake. We think he might have accidentally stepped on it, but the snake was pissed.

Luckily, my wife had her phone. Our neighbors sprinted up the hill, I bailed from work and raced over, and got up the hill to meet them. Carrying an 80 lb retriever down hill, cross country, was not fun. We've got great neighbors, and Duck has many loyal friends.

Local vet had anti venom, started about an hour after the bite. They don't do overnight care, and this was going downhill fast. In a couple hours Duck was in real trouble and we were headed for Dove Lewis ICU in Portland, about 1-1/2 hours drive in afternoon traffic.

Dove Lewis is amazing. They have saved this dog before. (another story). I can't thank these guys enough.

We got him back today, and Duck will be in slow mode for a week or two. We expect a full recovery and a long time with a terrible haircut.

A local suspect, Anna spotted this guy a few weeks ago on the trail.

Generally, not an aggressive snake.

The bad:

We found three bite marks.

We won't be doing this hike again until the weather cools.

If you live in snake country, consider a leash. Duck is always happy running ahead, like most dogs on an outing. We've been doing this hike several times a week in all weather for 17 years, with a long list of dogs. We've seen one other rattler in 17 years. Until this summer, and now there's way more of the nasty critters.

If you hike with your dog, consider what the plan might be if your dog gets in trouble. Broken limbs, hear exhaustion, porcupine, skunks, snakes, cougar, bears. We've got em. Having a first aid kit and harness with a handle would have been great. Within a few minutes of showing symptoms, Duck wasn't walking of even standing up.

And one last thought: pet health insurance. Name a dream bass, this would have bought it.

We are so happy to get Duck home and on the road to recovery.

 

[GregC]

Wow! Poor Duck. Really glad you were able to take the necessary steps to save him. I hope he recovers fully, and as quickly as possible.

Our dog Patti is small at 20 lbs, but she has a strong prey drive so she's never off the leash. She hasn't been on real hikes, just a couple short walks on wide and busy trails. We've been told to keep an eye out for copperheads here in Central/Eastern NC. Haven't seen one yet, but our front and back yards are mulch so we stay alert.

 

[roccobass]

 

[Dasgre0g]

It's been quite a week for Duck. Monday, while hiking the local hill with my wife, he tangled with a rattlesnake. We think he might have accidentally stepped on it, but the snake was pissed.

Luckily, my wife had her phone. Our neighbors sprinted up the hill, I bailed from work and raced over, and got up the hill to meet them. Carrying an 80 lb retriever down hill, cross country, was not fun. We've got great neighbors, and Duck has many loyal friends.

Local vet had anti venom, started about an hour after the bite. They don't do overnight care, and this was going downhill fast. In a couple hours Duck was in real trouble and we were headed for Dove Lewis ICU in Portland, about 1-1/2 hours drive in afternoon traffic.

Dove Lewis is amazing. They have saved this dog before. (another story). I can't thank these guys enough.

We got him back today, and Duck will be in slow mode for a week or two. We expect a full recovery and a long time with a terrible haircut.

A local suspect, Anna spotted this guy a few weeks ago on the trail.
View attachment 5132687
Generally, not an aggressive snake.

The bad:
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We found three bite marks.

We won't be doing this hike again until the weather cools.

If you live in snake country, consider a leash. Duck is always happy running ahead, like most dogs on an outing. We've been doing this hike several times a week in all weather for 17 years, with a long list of dogs. We've seen one other rattler in 17 years. Until this summer, and now there's way more of the nasty critters.

If you hike with your dog, consider what the plan might be if your dog gets in trouble. Broken limbs, hear exhaustion, porcupine, skunks, snakes, cougar, bears. We've got em. Having a first aid kit and harness with a handle would have been great. Within a few minutes of showing symptoms, Duck wasn't walking of even standing up.

And one last thought: pet health insurance. Name a dream bass, this would have bought it.

We are so happy to get Duck home and on the road to recovery.

So glad to hear he is going to be ok. Dogs are as tough as they come.

 

[GregC]

 

[Honkey tonk]

Griffith Obviously

 

[roccobass]

Yes, of course you may take my photo!

 

[kesslari]

@singlemalt that sounds pretty awful. Really glad you were able to get Duck the medical attention that saved him.
Sending good vibes to you all.

 

[Yogi Bear]

It's been quite a week for Duck. Monday, while hiking the local hill with my wife, he tangled with a rattlesnake. We think he might have accidentally stepped on it, but the snake was pissed.

Luckily, my wife had her phone. Our neighbors sprinted up the hill, I bailed from work and raced over, and got up the hill to meet them. Carrying an 80 lb retriever down hill, cross country, was not fun. We've got great neighbors, and Duck has many loyal friends.

Local vet had anti venom, started about an hour after the bite. They don't do overnight care, and this was going downhill fast. In a couple hours Duck was in real trouble and we were headed for Dove Lewis ICU in Portland, about 1-1/2 hours drive in afternoon traffic.

Dove Lewis is amazing. They have saved this dog before. (another story). I can't thank these guys enough.

We got him back today, and Duck will be in slow mode for a week or two. We expect a full recovery and a long time with a terrible haircut.

A local suspect, Anna spotted this guy a few weeks ago on the trail.
View attachment 5132687
Generally, not an aggressive snake.

The bad:
View attachment 5132688
We found three bite marks.

We won't be doing this hike again until the weather cools.

If you live in snake country, consider a leash. Duck is always happy running ahead, like most dogs on an outing. We've been doing this hike several times a week in all weather for 17 years, with a long list of dogs. We've seen one other rattler in 17 years. Until this summer, and now there's way more of the nasty critters.

If you hike with your dog, consider what the plan might be if your dog gets in trouble. Broken limbs, hear exhaustion, porcupine, skunks, snakes, cougar, bears. We've got em. Having a first aid kit and harness with a handle would have been great. Within a few minutes of showing symptoms, Duck wasn't walking of even standing up.

And one last thought: pet health insurance. Name a dream bass, this would have bought it.

We are so happy to get Duck home and on the road to recovery.

Glad to hear Duck is on the mend!

My brother's elderly golden (11yrs) lost his life to a bite several years ago. Like you said, not normally aggressive, but when startled it's a whole new ball game.

Here in CO I'm extra cautious walking the pup in warmer months. Especially around tall grass, brush, bluffs, etc.

 

[singlemalt]

A night at home made a huge difference. He thinks he's ready to play ball. Not quite yet, Duck!

thanks everybody, he's on the mend.

 

[58kites]

It's been quite a week for Duck. Monday, while hiking the local hill with my wife, he tangled with a rattlesnake. We think he might have accidentally stepped on it, but the snake was pissed.

Luckily, my wife had her phone. Our neighbors sprinted up the hill, I bailed from work and raced over, and got up the hill to meet them. Carrying an 80 lb retriever down hill, cross country, was not fun. We've got great neighbors, and Duck has many loyal friends.

Local vet had anti venom, started about an hour after the bite. They don't do overnight care, and this was going downhill fast. In a couple hours Duck was in real trouble and we were headed for Dove Lewis ICU in Portland, about 1-1/2 hours drive in afternoon traffic.

Dove Lewis is amazing. They have saved this dog before. (another story). I can't thank these guys enough.

We got him back today, and Duck will be in slow mode for a week or two. We expect a full recovery and a long time with a terrible haircut.

A local suspect, Anna spotted this guy a few weeks ago on the trail.
View attachment 5132687
Generally, not an aggressive snake.

The bad:
View attachment 5132688
We found three bite marks.

We won't be doing this hike again until the weather cools.

If you live in snake country, consider a leash. Duck is always happy running ahead, like most dogs on an outing. We've been doing this hike several times a week in all weather for 17 years, with a long list of dogs. We've seen one other rattler in 17 years. Until this summer, and now there's way more of the nasty critters.

If you hike with your dog, consider what the plan might be if your dog gets in trouble. Broken limbs, hear exhaustion, porcupine, skunks, snakes, cougar, bears. We've got em. Having a first aid kit and harness with a handle would have been great. Within a few minutes of showing symptoms, Duck wasn't walking of even standing up.

And one last thought: pet health insurance. Name a dream bass, this would have bought it.

We are so happy to get Duck home and on the road to recovery.

I'm sorry about Duck's misadventure, and I'm glad he is okay.
I grew up and lived in Rochester New York until I was 39 and there really wasn't anything dangerous ...animal or plant wise.
Been living in Austin since 1996 and many of the animals and plants have built in protection that can be dangerous or deadly.
Rattlesnakes, water moccasins, copperheads, coral snakes, feral hogs, black widows, brown recluse, scorpion, tarantula, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, and those damn fire ants.
Momo got attacked by a pencil cactus he brushed by this morning, had to pull four chunks off his ribs!
Lots of types of cactus and many plants with thorns and spikes.
I had to kill two rattlesnakes over the years when Loki was trying to have an argument with them, for such a chill dog he really had a high prey drive.
The incidences were about seven years apart, they were both very large rattlesnakes that were in our back yard and close to the house (looking for water probably) and coiled up ready to nail him if he got too close, and he really wanted to kill them.
We've had a number of others that I was able to put in a bucket and take off to the woods but the two that I killed were just too big for me to catch.
On a hike one day, Loki went after three coyotes that were up the trail from us and when he got close two went left and one went right, ten seconds later the last one doubled back and went behind Loki.
I was pretty worried for a few minutes that he was gonna be in a three-on-one scrap but he came back a few minutes later smiling and all proud of himself for "protecting" me.
I worried a little about the various dangers when we were out hiking but he went off leash for his whole life.
I worry a bit about Momo too but we do a lot of hiking and the dogs really enjoy their freedom so I gamble.
Momo follows pretty close off leash but Loki was all over the place on hikes.

 

[MCF]

I'm sorry about Duck's misadventure, and I'm glad he is okay.
I grew up and lived in Rochester New York until I was 39 and there really wasn't anything dangerous ...animal or plant wise.
Been living in Austin since 1996 and many of the animals and plants have built in protection that can be dangerous or deadly.
Rattlesnakes, water moccasins, copperheads, coral snakes, feral hogs, black widows, brown recluse, scorpion, tarantula, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, and those damn fire ants.
Momo got attacked by a pencil cactus he brushed by this morning, had to pull four chunks off his ribs!
Lots of types of cactus and many plants with thorns and spikes.
I had to kill two rattlesnakes over the years when Loki was trying to have an argument with them, for such a chill dog he really had a high prey drive.
The incidences were about seven years apart, they were both very large rattlesnakes that were in our back yard and close to the house (looking for water probably) and coiled up ready to nail him if he got too close, and he really wanted to kill them.
We've had a number of others that I was able to put in a bucket and take off to the woods but the two that I killed were just too big for me to catch.
On a hike one day, Loki went after three coyotes that were up the trail from us and when he got close two went left and one went right, ten seconds later the last one doubled back and went behind Loki.
I was pretty worried for a few minutes that he was gonna be in a three-on-one scrap but he came back a few minutes later smiling and all proud of himself for "protecting" me.
I worried a little about the various dangers when we were out hiking but he went off leash for his whole life.
I worry a bit about Momo too but we do a lot of hiking and the dogs really enjoy their freedom so I gamble.
Momo follows pretty close off leash but Loki was all over the place on hikes.

Yikes. Texas sounds like Australia.

 

[roccobass]

It's been quite a week for Duck. Monday, while hiking the local hill with my wife, he tangled with a rattlesnake. We think he might have accidentally stepped on it, but the snake was pissed.

Luckily, my wife had her phone. Our neighbors sprinted up the hill, I bailed from work and raced over, and got up the hill to meet them. Carrying an 80 lb retriever down hill, cross country, was not fun. We've got great neighbors, and Duck has many loyal friends.

Local vet had anti venom, started about an hour after the bite. They don't do overnight care, and this was going downhill fast. In a couple hours Duck was in real trouble and we were headed for Dove Lewis ICU in Portland, about 1-1/2 hours drive in afternoon traffic.

Dove Lewis is amazing. They have saved this dog before. (another story). I can't thank these guys enough.

We got him back today, and Duck will be in slow mode for a week or two. We expect a full recovery and a long time with a terrible haircut.

A local suspect, Anna spotted this guy a few weeks ago on the trail.
View attachment 5132687
Generally, not an aggressive snake.

The bad:
View attachment 5132688
We found three bite marks.

We won't be doing this hike again until the weather cools.

If you live in snake country, consider a leash. Duck is always happy running ahead, like most dogs on an outing. We've been doing this hike several times a week in all weather for 17 years, with a long list of dogs. We've seen one other rattler in 17 years. Until this summer, and now there's way more of the nasty critters.

If you hike with your dog, consider what the plan might be if your dog gets in trouble. Broken limbs, hear exhaustion, porcupine, skunks, snakes, cougar, bears. We've got em. Having a first aid kit and harness with a handle would have been great. Within a few minutes of showing symptoms, Duck wasn't walking of even standing up.

And one last thought: pet health insurance. Name a dream bass, this would have bought it.

We are so happy to get Duck home and on the road to recovery.

Yes! So very glad he's on his way and getting back to his full strength. Too close of a call...
Please keep posting pics on his recovery.