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Mayor's Wife Survives 700 Venom Shots After Copperhead Bite
1 May
Summary
- Mayor's wife suffered a copperhead snake bite in North Carolina.
- She experienced extreme pain, compared to kidney stones and childbirth.
- The family chose not to use anti-venom due to potential risks.
A copperhead snake bite has left the wife of a North Carolina mayor in extreme pain. Robert Burns, the mayor of Monroe, shared that his wife Lauren was bitten on their property recently. He described her pain as more intense than anything he had previously witnessed, even surpassing childbirth and kidney stones.
The copperhead, identified as the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, accounted for over 90% of venomous snakebites in the state. Lauren Burns sustained two puncture wounds on her left ankle, which quickly began to swell. Doctors monitored her vital signs and consulted poison control.
Despite the significant pain and inflammation, Lauren's condition stabilized. The family ultimately decided against administering anti-venom, citing potential risks. She was discharged from the hospital and is currently recovering at home, with her family managing her pain. Mayor Burns emphasized the seriousness of any snake bite, especially when the snake's identity is uncertain.
