Snakebites & Trauma: Insights from Joe Pittman of the Florida Snakebite Institute

In this episode of Cold-Blooded Conversations, host Nathan Ward sits down with Joe Pittman, trauma nurse and founder of the Florida Snakebite Institute, to discuss the intersection of emergency medicine and venomous reptiles. Joe shares his journey from military corpsman to snakebite expert, recounting some of the most severe envenomations he’s treated, including cobra bites and spitting cobra venom exposures. They dive into the effectiveness of CroFab on African species, the challenges of securing exotic anti-venom, and the importance of proper snakebite treatment protocols. Whether you’re a reptile enthusiast, medical professional, or just fascinated by the world of venomous creatures, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.

Spitting cobra article: https://www.jenonline.org/article/S0099-1767(18)30496-3/abstract

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