We think it was a Southern Stiletto snake. It is unique because it has fangs that extend out of the side of its mouth and can strike from the side, hence the name stiletto. If you remember I never saw the bite and I know it didn't strike full on with two fangs, but it did hit my foot from the side and there is only one puncture wound. So basically I was shanked. Figures I had to run into a gangsta snake.
The swelling on my foot has gone down to almost nothing. The only problem is that there is still pain when it is on the floor, and it turns a deep shade of blue when it is down. They assure me this is normal and that it will decrease in time.
I am currently staying with an expat host family who volunteered to take me in. I'm hoping to head back to my ville soon, but will have to wait until the foot is recovered well enough to get around, and the Peace Corps doctors give me the thumbs up.
I hope everyone is enjoying the cold weather and getting ready for the holidays.
Peace, Brian
Hang in there Brian. I lit a candle for you at church on Sunday so the whole congregation is wishing for your speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian, Glad to hear you are recovering well. Speedy recovery to you! P.s. there are no poisonous snakes in Maine! Sorry we missed you.
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