PankajTiny Arms
After looking at the animal once again, Oliver discovered something he hadn’t seen on any snake before. The creature had two things coming from its body, which looked like tiny arms. The tiny stubs even had a few appendages that resembled fingers.
Oliver’s confusion deepened with this revelation, and his curiosity surged. He had never encountered a snake with hands before, which left him both baffled and intrigued. The discovery of this unique creature had opened up a whole new world of questions in his mind, and he was determined to solve the mystery surrounding it.
Big Mistake
Closer than ever to figuring out what the interesting animal was, Oliver’s interest took over, and he accidentally let go of its head. He had to figure out how the creature’s tiny fingers worked. Were they like human fingers? Or like a reptile? He was just desperate to find out.
Releasing the creature’s head turned out to be a big mistake, one that Oliver would soon regret. As soon as he let go, the creature hissed, wriggled, and then bit Oliver on his forearm. It was a sudden and painful surprise, and Oliver found himself in an unexpected and dangerous situation, all because he had let go of the creature too soon.
Storing it Away
In complete shock, Oliver took a moment to compose himself. And when he finally caught his breath, he pulled the animal off his arm and put it into a box. Bleeding profusely from the bite, he called his wife Emily and showed her the wound.
Caught by surprise, Emily ran into the house and brought out some bandages for her husband. And that’s when the argument started. Eager to figure out what the animal was, Oliver wanted to take it to the vet. However, Emily was more concerned about taking Oliver to the hospital to deal with the bite.
The Vet
As the bleeding eased, Oliver convinced his wife that the bite was just a scratch. They picked up a container, got in their car, and drove to the vet. Worried but trying to stay calm, they hoped the vet could help figure out what kind of creature had bitten Oliver and ensure he was okay.
Living in rural St. Mary’s County, Maryland, their nearest vet was an hour’s drive from home. Unfortunately, on the way to the vet, things got even worse. They faced an unexpected twist in their journey, which added to their anxiety about the situation. They just wanted to reach the vet and find out what had bitten Oliver and how to treat it.
Getting Sick
After driving for about 30 minutes, Oliver began feeling ill. By this point, the bleeding had stopped, but that was the least of his worries. Oliver’s arm had swollen to double its size. And that’s not all—his head was spinning and his vision became blurry. With each minute that passed by, Oliver appeared to be getting sicker.
After a while, Oliver began to believe his wife might have been right all along. Maybe they should have gone to the hospital before the vet and got everything tested to be sure. However, they had already made their choice, and there was no turning back.
Advice From the Vet
As soon as Oliver and Emily walked into the vet, the vet told his secretary to call for an ambulance. The vet looked at the animal, and then told the Gordons that not only was it a snake, but it was a Timber Rattlesnake, and very poisonous.
The situation was now dire, and they needed to get Oliver to the hospital before the venom continued to spread. In the meantime, the vet tied a bandage around Oliver’s upper arm. And just a few moments later, Oliver was put into an ambulance and driven to the hospital. However, he still didn’t have the answer he so desperately wanted.