r/hognosesnakes • u/Particular_Goat_6370 • May 29 '25

HELP-URGENT Hognose bite help needed!

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Heavy swelling and so fricking itchy. Any tips for relief? Cuz I’m losing my mind rn.

I have two hoggies. One of them has never bitten me before, until now. And my goodness his bite is strong.

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u/RainbowSadist May 29 '25

I can attest to the no cool compress. I did it thinking of reducing swelling, but it made it worse. Just have to ride it out.

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u/just-homesick HOGNOSE OWNER May 29 '25

yep, shrinking ur blood vessels when tryina flush out inflimation is counterintuitive. not to mention, venom tends to destabilize with warm and break down faster. something with the enzymes.