The other day we had a guy come in after being bitten by a copperhead on his hand. The pain and swelling were spreading rapidly, making him a candidate for antivenin. I had never realized it, but that is an amazing expense. Consider that the average dose is 6-20 vials, at a cost of approximately $1000/vial. So, consider: you are out mowing the grass and are bitten by a snake. Next thing you know, it's a 20,000 bill just in CroFab. Of course, in my instance, practically seeing a snake may lead to an MI, so my costs may vary.
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