The young woman was injured in the Kinver Edge, on the border of Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Black Country on Saturday, April 16th. An intravenous infusion of serum against the venom was required. The Kings Heath student – whom BirminghamLive agreed not to name – was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for treatment. Fortunately he is fine now, but is currently under medical supervision as a precaution. READ MORE: Car overturned in horrific taxi crash at Fox and Goose pub Her father, David Rathbon, told BirminghamLive: “One of the members of our group had been notified of the snake, and because she was a big girl, she searched for the striking reptile with her finger. Unusually, the snake did not retreat, but struck it with its finger. The adder. She gave a “climate”, at this point I grabbed her hand and sucked hard on the wound on the tip of her index finger. The snake still did not retreat. “She then complained of pain and swelling, so we got stuck in my car at Kidderminster Hospital as the swelling on her fingers increased rapidly. About 15 minutes later, her entire arm began to swell in the minor injury unit. “The staff acted quickly, tying her arm and lower arm. They then decided to take us under the blue lights to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where the serum was stored. “She was taken to the intensive care unit. She was in a good mood all the time, as she was a very brave girl, until she received an intravenous serum infusion against the poison, which made her quite ill as it is a powerful drug. “After a tetanus vaccine, he was kept under close observation. A second intravenous infusion was given at about 1:00 a.m. today. “Now he feels good, if not a little tired of missing a scheduled Easter egg hunt, while he remains under observation in the hospital.” Mr Rathbone added: “This is a very rare occurrence and the snake’s behavior is quite strange, which may have been caused by the sudden change of weather in this hot spell. I hope this warns walkers using similar ruins.” Accommodation Stay up to date with the latest from your street or neighborhood in Birmingham or the West Midlands with Birmingham News email updates. Read more related articles Read more related articles
title: “Schoolgirl Bitten By Venomous Snake At Family Picnic Rushed To Birmingham Children S Hospital " ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “Janice Washington”
The young woman was injured in the Kinver Edge, on the border of Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Black Country on Saturday, April 16th. An intravenous infusion of serum against the venom was required. The Kings Heath student – whom BirminghamLive agreed not to name – was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for treatment. Fortunately he is fine now, but is currently under medical supervision as a precaution. READ MORE: Car overturned in horrific taxi crash at Fox and Goose pub Her father, David Rathbon, told BirminghamLive: “One of the members of our group had been notified of the snake, and because she was a big girl, she searched for the striking reptile with her finger. Unusually, the snake did not retreat, but struck it with its finger. The adder. She gave a “climate”, at this point I grabbed her hand and sucked hard on the wound on the tip of her index finger. The snake still did not retreat. “She then complained of pain and swelling, so we got stuck in my car at Kidderminster Hospital as the swelling on her fingers increased rapidly. About 15 minutes later, her entire arm began to swell in the minor injury unit. “The staff acted quickly, tying her arm and lower arm. They then decided to take us under the blue lights to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where the serum was stored. “She was taken to the intensive care unit. She was in a good mood all the time, as she was a very brave girl, until she received an intravenous serum infusion against the poison, which made her quite ill as it is a powerful drug. “After a tetanus vaccine, he was kept under close observation. A second intravenous infusion was given at about 1:00 a.m. today. “Now he feels good, if not a little tired of missing a scheduled Easter egg hunt, while he remains under observation in the hospital.” Mr Rathbone added: “This is a very rare occurrence and the snake’s behavior is quite strange, which may have been caused by the sudden change of weather in this hot spell. I hope this warns walkers using similar ruins.” Accommodation Stay up to date with the latest from your street or neighborhood in Birmingham or the West Midlands with Birmingham News email updates. Read more related articles Read more related articles