Hikers bit by venomous snakes

[imscotty]

So is a rattlesnake bite a reason to hit the SOS button on the InReach?? Once again, what does one do? There seems to be no answer. The ATC addresses this in their FAQ only by saying that most snakes are not venomous.
My current best answer remains: Walk out while dialing 911.

My best recollection is that this hiker kept walking at first, not feeling too much pain and with the hope that it was a 'dry bite.' When she and her mouth started feeling funny she called 911 (lucky to be in a place with cell access) and they sent a medi-vac to get her out. I believe the bite put her off the trail for about three weeks.