Pregnant Californian Mom Attempts To Save Son Bitten By Rattlesnake; Sucks Out Venom

A pregnant mother from California sucked in venom from rattlesnake from her 4-year-old son who got bitten on the ankle, reports the LA Times. According to sources, Jaclyn Caramazza and the family were strolling on a bike trail in Folsom, Northern California over the weekend when her son, Vinny, accidentally stepped on a rattlesnake.

Reports indicate that Jaclyn is nine months pregnant and could go into labour anytime within the month, but her sudden trip to the hospital was not because she’s about to give birth, but to attend to Vinny’s snakebite.

“We went to Mercy Folsom, which is about a five minute drive, and made it in three,” she said in KTXL Fox40 report. Vinny said that what he had stepped on was not dog poop and Jaclyn knew then that her son stepped on a snake.

Minutes after the snakebite, Vinny’s foot swelled up and turned purple. Jaclyn removed Vinny’s shoes and discovered two puncture marks, according to the report.

Instincts fuelled inside the pregnant mom and she decided to suck out the venom because according to her statement to KTXL, “that’s what Bonaza does”. Vinny was then rushed to the hospital near the area and reports stated he is doing well.

Meanwhile, LA Times reports that wildlife officials discourage the act of sucking out venom in a move to stop the spread of poison. According to California Department of Fish and Wildlife warden Chris Stoots, it’s definitely a “do not do” thing, because it puts the person at risk of falling ill.

Stoots said there are appropriate devices that help suck out venom, but not a lot of people carry it with them during a trail hike. The Fish and Wildlife advises that rattlesnake should be rinsed or washed with soap and water and call 911 immediately.

Fortunately, reports said that Jaclyn and her unborn baby was safe and the venom did not do anything to them. Wildlife officials want to remind everyone to put on appropriate footwear when taking a hike. Stoots also said not to provoke snakes, but if it does, it is smart to call 911 first.

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