Our cat (1YO) found with Brown Snake.

Reece · 10-11-10, 12:24 AM

I just found my 1yo cat laying on top of the end of a brown snake, very deadly, I killed the snake but now it's a waiting game as to whether he's been bitten, so far 45 minutes have passed and he is still ok.
Much worried!

GoldenRivet · 10-11-10, 12:49 AM

If your cat is not particularly large, i would say that if no results have been observed within about 2-3 hours your in the clear.

I would observe your cats behavior.

make sure the cat is reactive to any sounds and stimulus you provide.

Make sure the cat does not appear lethargic (any more lethargic than a cat would be) difficulty breathing etc

If your cat is ok after a few hours, it will probably be just fine.

If it is the "brown snake" you think it is, they are like the second most venomous snake in the world and your cat would probably be more or less paralyzed after 45 minutes

Reece · 10-11-10, 12:58 AM

He's sleeping at the moment, about 1hr 15mns have passed!

Castout · 10-11-10, 01:02 AM

Glad it didn't do harm to people.

45 minutes seems like an awful long time not to be dying if the cat had been bitten.

Snakes make nice delicacy btw..tastes just like chicken only less tender. Good for the skin too they say

...I have a vendetta with snakes ( 2 legs or none).

Reece · 10-11-10, 02:08 AM

Well I think all is ok, it's been about 2.5 hours and he is still walking around as though nothing has happened! - Whew!!

Venatore · 10-11-10, 02:46 AM

Australia + Brown Snake = KIA

TarJak · 10-11-10, 03:02 AM

Sounds like your kitty is lucky.

Apparently cats metobilse venom differently to other domestic animals for example they are almost totally immune to funnel web spider bites. That said I'd be giving it a good look over an if there is any evidence of a scratch or bite i'd be off to the vets with it.

You want to watch for paralysis and apparently treatment with vitimin C works on cats: http://www.cat-world.com.au/forums/i...n-snake-bites/

I'd want to check that with a vet though before I dosed moggy up with a bunch of crushed VC tabs.

10-11-10, 12:24 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,720 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Our cat (1YO) found with Brown Snake. I just found my 1yo cat laying on top of the end of a brown snake, very deadly, I killed the snake but now it's a waiting game as to whether he's been bitten, so far 45 minutes have passed and he is still ok. Much worried! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-11-10, 12:49 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	If your cat is not particularly large, i would say that if no results have been observed within about 2-3 hours your in the clear. I would observe your cats behavior. make sure the cat is reactive to any sounds and stimulus you provide. Make sure the cat does not appear lethargic (any more lethargic than a cat would be) difficulty breathing etc If your cat is ok after a few hours, it will probably be just fine. If it is the "brown snake" you think it is, they are like the second most venomous snake in the world and your cat would probably be more or less paralyzed after 45 minutes __________________

10-11-10, 12:58 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,720 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	He's sleeping at the moment, about 1hr 15mns have passed! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-11-10, 01:02 AM	#4
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Glad it didn't do harm to people. 45 minutes seems like an awful long time not to be dying if the cat had been bitten. Snakes make nice delicacy btw..tastes just like chicken only less tender. Good for the skin too they say ...I have a vendetta with snakes ( 2 legs or none). __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

10-11-10, 02:08 AM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,720 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Well I think all is ok, it's been about 2.5 hours and he is still walking around as though nothing has happened! - Whew!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-11-10, 02:46 AM	#6
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Australia + Brown Snake = KIA

10-11-10, 03:02 AM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Sounds like your kitty is lucky. Apparently cats metobilse venom differently to other domestic animals for example they are almost totally immune to funnel web spider bites. That said I'd be giving it a good look over an if there is any evidence of a scratch or bite i'd be off to the vets with it. You want to watch for paralysis and apparently treatment with vitimin C works on cats: http://www.cat-world.com.au/forums/i...n-snake-bites/ I'd want to check that with a vet though before I dosed moggy up with a bunch of crushed VC tabs.