The inland taipan is without doubt one of the world’s most venomous snakes, and it’d even be the most venomous snake on Earth. Some folks preserve them as pets anyway. A Florence, South Carolina man is a type of folks. Jeffrey Leibowitz posted a Reel to Fb displaying himself dealing with his pet inland taipan snake hours earlier than it bit him. Within the chilling video, he says: “There’s no should be so frightened of them, you already know, when you simply know their limitations.”
Leibowitz is presently in essential situation, in accordance with the newest replace on his Fb profile. He posted the video displaying him holding the inland taipan and offering recommendation about dealing with these harmful animals on Thursday night. Native WBTW 13 information reviews that by 2 AM on Friday morning, the snake had bitten Leibowitz and he was within the hospital.
WBTW 13 Information says the inland taipan bit Leibowitz “within the webbing between his index finger and thumb.” Experiences recommend he did obtain anti-venom on the hospital. The snake is only one of 14 venomous snakes Leibowitz owns and retains in his house.
The Leibowitz household has posted two updates on his situation to date. Right here is the primary:
“Thanks for your whole concern relating to Jeffrey Leibowitz.
Jeffery is within the ICU in essential situation. He’s presently on a ventilator. We are going to present updates if/when there’s a change in his standing.
Our household is requesting that every one non-family members to please stop contacting the hospital presently. Whereas we recognize the assist for Jeffery, we wish to decrease any interruptions in his care.
With love,
The Leibowitz household”
At some point later, the household posted this extra replace:
“Good night,
Jeffrey Leibowitz’s standing is mildly improved from yesterday. He’s nonetheless unable to be taken off the ventilator however was in a position to observe verbal instructions comparable to squeezing the physician’s hand when directed. Sadly his kidneys are nonetheless not producing urine.
We’re not sure of if he’ll get well and in that case, what would the lasting deficits entail, however we stay eager for enchancment via the next weeks.
We thanks once more on your continued ideas and prayers.
Finest regards,
The Leibowitz Household”
Lastly, one further replace made to Leibowitz’s profile on Monday, September 9 at 9:57 PM merely says: #notdeadyet. We’re hoping this implies Leibowitz has continued to enhance for the reason that final replace.
Because of the profile proprietor’s settings, we will’t embed the video, however you’ll be able to watch Leibowitz dealing with the inland taipan right here.
