Snackbites
Most North American snakes aren't poisonous. Some exceptions include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead. Their bite can be life-threatening.
Of the poisonous snakes found in North America, all but the coral snake have slit-like eyes. Their heads are triangular, with a depression, or pit, midway between the eyes and nostrils.
Other characteristics are unique to certain poisonous snakes:
If a snake bites you:
Of the poisonous snakes found in North America, all but the coral snake have slit-like eyes. Their heads are triangular, with a depression, or pit, midway between the eyes and nostrils.
Other characteristics are unique to certain poisonous snakes:
- Rattlesnakes rattle by shaking the rings at the end of their tails.
- Water moccasins' mouths have a white, cottony lining.
- Coral snakes have red, yellow and black rings along the length of their bodies.
If a snake bites you:
- Remain calm
- Immobilize the bitten arm or leg and stay as quiet as possible to keep the poison from spreading through your body
- Remove jewelry before you start to swell
- Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart
- Cleanse the wound, but don't flush it with water, and cover it with a clean, dry dressing
- Apply a splint to reduce movement of the affected area, but keep it loose enough so as not to restrict blood flow
- Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice
- Don't cut the wound or attempt to remove the venom
- Don't drink caffeine or alcohol
- Don't try to capture the snake, but try to remember its color and shape so you can describe it, which will help in your treatment
Friday, June 11, 2010
SU excited about future with Mountain West Conference
KTVB.COM
Posted on June 11, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Updated today at 3:56 PM
BOISE -- A proud president stood at the podium at the Allen Noble Hall of Fame Friday, and kicked off a big acceptance speech with a memorable reference.
"Charlie Brown finally kicked the football. It went straight to the uprights and Boise State scored big time. We are now a member of the Mountain West Conference," said Boise State President Dr. Bob Kustra.
Kustra says he received the phone call at 7:40 Friday morning. It's a phone call that will change Bronco Nation as we know it.
Kustra said during a news conference that the vote was a unanimous one by the presidents of the Mountain West Conference.
"This move is in the best interests of Boise State's future, and the university is excited to be part of one of the nation's most outstanding conferences." said Kustra in a written statement.
Boise State Director of Athletics Gene Bleymaier believes this invitation to the Mountain West Conference shows a belief not only in Boise State, but in the community as well.
"Our history has been one of growth and change throughout the years, and we have evolved as a university, as a community and as an athletic department," Bleymaier proudly said Friday afternoon. "And again, here is another step forward in that evolution. A great thanks to Bronco Nation, to the Bronco Athletic Association, to our season ticket holders, the community and all of our supporters, without whom none of this would have happened."
The Broncos will not join the Mountain West Conference until July 1, 2011. That gives them one more year in the WAC, and one more year to prepare for the switch.
"We could not be happier, we are looking forward to 2011 when it gets here, in a big way," said Bleymaier. "But we do have work to do prior to that and we've got another year in the WAC and it's been a great affiliation with the WAC."
So what does this conference shuffle mean for the big rivalry between the Idaho Vandals and the Broncos?
Idaho Vandal Coach Robb Akey says even though the two teams won't be in the same conference, it shouldn't change that rivalry.
"I think it is very important is that two of us will be in different conferences but we need to keep that rivalry game going. I think it's good for our state," said Akey.
University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spears is disappointed the WAC is losing a member, but at the same time, he understands why the Broncos made the decision they did.
"It's the craziest time in college athletics and it's all about money so don't kid yourself. It's all about where schools can position themselves and maximize their resources. When you have the economic times that we have, I can't blame anyone for looking to better themselves," said Spears.
When it comes to whether the jump to the Mountain West Conference will give Boise State a better chance at a BCS bowl game, Kustra said the Broncos and their fans will just have to wait and see.
"I must say I am not an expert on tallying the wins and losses and figuring out what it is that's going to take the Mountain West over the line into an automatic qualifying conference," said Kustra. "And I think there are some other uncertain aspects of this business right now which suggests that we need to sit back and wait to know whether that will ever happen."
Overall, Kustra is excited about the invitation and what playing in the Mountain West Conference will mean for the future of Boise State University.
"If you look at the academic caliber of the universities of the Mountain West, I think our student athletes will know they are competing alongside some fine student athletes from the Air Force Academy across the University of Utah to BYU," said Kustra. "That not only works for the athletic program, and it not only works for the student athletes, it works for the overall image and reputation of the university as well."
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