Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Snakes

He was bitten by a Rattler, and they sent for Ira

He would boil roots + leaves, and would strain away the particles. This was diluted with whiskey, and given to the victim to drink.

It is likewise commonly reported that spirits of turpentine applied plentifully to the wound will draw out the poison and effect a cure.

And Rover’s efficiency for killing snakes? No member of our family ever was bitten by any kind of a snake in all of the years living there.

He put it around Johnny’s shoulder. The snake crawled down Johnny’s arm. The large rattlesnake struck Johnny on the right hand.

They said that his own wife had killed their chief, Yellow Rattlesnake, & they were just now about to send Black Rattlesnake for revenge.

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