Critical History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine, Indeed!

Did you ever wonder about the history of snakebite treatments? Perhaps so, perhaps not…but if you like to hear about the bizarre and entertaining ways we humans addressed ailments over the years, this podcast on snakebite treatments is for you! On that note, I really enjoyed hosting this one. :) In this episode of Causes or Cures (Episode 202), I chatted with snake expert Bob Ashley on his fascinatingnew book, A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. From ancient remedies described in Hebrew Scriptures to modern day antivenom, he discusses the intriguing, sometimes shocking history of snake bite treatments throughout the centuries. He advises what everyone are encouraged to do if they get bit by a venomous snake, and rest assured, it’s not to use a snakebite kit from your local store. ;) Bob Ashley is a herpetologist, entrepreneur and museum director. He is founder of the Chiricahua Desert Museum in New Mexico and has a lifelong passion for reptiles and amphibians. Please tune into the history of snakebite treatmentshere! Check out this short clip from my Youtube channel: Also, if you’d like to get my summaries on recent holistic health news that I think is relevant to your life AND keep track of who is appearing on the Causes or Cures Podcast, the most effective way is to subscribe tomy newsletter here! In case you missed the recent episode with a psychiatrist in Sweden on how psilocybin impacts learning, pleaseclick hereto check it out! If you struggle with nightly rest, another great podcast to listen to isthis oneon whether or not it is more wellness-boosting for your mental mind-body health to be a night owl or an early bird. Finally, thank you to everyone who helps aid the podcast show, reads the blogs, subscribes to the newsletter and subscribes to the podcast! I’ve been blessed to see tremendous growth over the last year. It’s a lot of work, but it’s also fun for me– a bonus is that I learn something new every time I chat with one of the stellar experts that comes on my podcast. :) And before I forget ( and taking it back to snakebite treatments), here is me making a confession about how I spread snakebite misinformation in high school: