Hey, that was a misunderstanding.

Merc asked him how he liked his cuddles, and he replied "ruff!"

Turns out the vet thinks it was one of our many Copperheads not a rattlesnake. Less Neurotoxin. I commented to the wife that she did not drool and stumble like the last dog that got bit and today she is significantly better. Vet said copperheads only have one neurotoxin and the rattlesnakes have 3 or 4. So make sense. Other than the swollen neck and obvious bite marks you would never know that she had been bit. Near normal behavior. Would have put a grown person in the ICU for 3 days. Dogs, got to love them.

Good to hear! Glad doggie is ok.

I can't believe the turn around. Other than the swelling and bite marks you would never know she had been bitten. Well good for her, back home to child's house in the am. Sorry that happened child but all is well that ends well... I would have hated to call with worse news.

Poor hound!

A moccasin bit a cat at work a while back. He died before he could walk 30 feet.

Maybe your dog is really a honey badger.

Let's not watch that with the kids. NOT A REAL nature program...

Here's another version with a different narrator, for those who want something more kid-friendly.

The 'rents are home.
I guess we have to learn to live with eachother again.

Good news is they go away again Friday 27th.

Got the Cooperhead today. Pics to follow. 3 feet long. Killed in my wood pile.

wow, mercy...

I understand keeping your territory safe, especially with your dogs and people wanting to be in your yard... but I think it's so amazing that you have such awesome predators in your yard. I'm glad everyone's safe.

Collect the whole set!

No shit!

My azalias, mock orange, peonies, iris, and an unknown groundcover are all in bloom this week, and we're in the middle of 5 or 6 days of rain.