While putting together my own customized FAK I've researched what the experts say to do in the event of a snake bite. They all say the same thing: evacuate to a hospital. They say those snake bite kits you see in stores don't work (then shouldn't it be illegal to sell them, in the interest of public safety???), and a Sawyer Extractor won't save your life, it just might buy you a little more time. crazy

Well, what if getting to a hospital is just not a possibility? What if you're too far away from a hospital? What if there's a SHTF scenario and you're basically left taking care of yourself indefinitely?

If I get bit by a snake am I supposed to just shoot myself in the head to make my death easier?