Re: [GSAS-Member] Aspivenin mini venom pump?

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

Hi,

I think you are talking about something like a Sawyer Extractor Pump kit. 
They have them at REI.  I bought one for my son's school this year since 
they have tons of bee's there.

We were on a river rafting trip and a guide used one on a rafter that had 
a wasp sting.  I was amazed how fast they acted and that there was no 
effects from the string.

http://www.rei.com/product/407144

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Health%20&%20Safety/First%20Aid%20Kits/Sawyer%20The%20Extractor%20Pump%20Kit/Owner%20Review%20by%20Jennifer%20Koles/



When you read up on it, it mentions being used for other things.  I have 
no idea how effective it is on snake bites.

Kathy


On Thu, 24 Dec 2009, Jeff wrote:

> Anyone know where to buy one of these locally? It's a syringe that has a
> special snout on it to suck out venom when you're bitten or stung by an
> animal; If stung by a stingray this can be used to suck out the venom
> supposedly; The only stores I've found thus far are in Europe and the
> shipping is more than the kit! Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas to
> all!
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