Question on something contained in your post- You mentioned that these methods work provided I "can kill the snake and get it into use in the first couple minutes" Why exactly should I kill the snake? I mean, I realize that he wouldn't exactly be willing to give me a hand fixing myself after he bites,. although it would be a great idea to get away before I have a chance of being bitten again... In fact, wouldn't killing the snake put me in further danger of being bitten?