According to legend, Saint Patrick drove all of the snakes out of Ireland. Nonetheless, one made it back into the country and bit a 22-year old man in western Ireland. It was a puff adder--one of the world's most venomous snakes--which the man decided to keep as a pet. The Irish Post describes this pet:
Considered one of the most aggressive and dangerous snakes of its kind, the puff adder carries a particularly venomous bite.
Most commonly found in Morocco and Western Arabia, the species is responsible for more snakebite fatalities than any other African snake.
Just one bite can lead to necrosis of the flesh and even death if left untreated.
Forced to visit his local hospital, doctors treating the biten Dublin man got in touch with the National Reptile Zoo for help.
Perhaps a hamster would be a better choice.
-via Instapundit | Photo: Nheyob
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It took ther jerbs?!
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That's what happens when you join the EU! Buncha damn foreigners start invadin' without passports, refusin' to adapt, and before you know it, the regular native snakes are out of a job.
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