My Father Died from a Snakebite. I Expect I Will Too, One Day

My Father Died from a Snakebite. I Expect I Will Too, One Day

This story, “Never Drop Your Guard,” appeared in the February 1963 issue of Outdoor Life. Allen’s “Snakes Alive” exhibit was popular and you can find an excellent collection of vintage photographs of the snake exhibit here. While the author describes cutting a snakebite to release venom — the prevailing recommendation at the time — this is no longer advised as a snakebite treatment. Here’s what to do instead. It’s a pretty good bet I’ll die of s…