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Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8054916 01/20/24 12:11 AM 01/20/24 12:11 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,372 East-Central Wisconsin B bblwi trapper
bblwi trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,372 East-Central Wisconsin	I got bit in the forefinger right through the gauntlet and as stated above not real painful but bled like H. Did take a while to heal as the bite was like a knife. Good to keep the tetnus shots up todate. Was in the middle of checking so I ripped my T-shirt to stop the bleeding somewhat so could get back to the kit in the truck. Bryce

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8054920 01/20/24 12:15 AM 01/20/24 12:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,709 ND M MJM trapper
MJM trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,709 ND	It depends on where they bite you. Some places would hurt more than others. "Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: BvrRetriever] #8054927 01/20/24 12:29 AM 01/20/24 12:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,571 Nebraska Trapset trapper
Trapset trapper Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,571 Nebraska	Originally Posted by BvrRetriever Originally Posted by Hodagtrapper Got bit on the hand two different occasions. No pain at all initially as they have very sharp incisors. Lots of blood but ice cold water was nearby to help clean and abate the blood flow. Still have the scars from 40 plus years ago. Never went in for shots and never ended up too crazy. I do try hard nowadays to avoiding getting bit! Chris Yes, it looks worse than it hurts. No need for shots…muskrat aren’t a carrier of rabies. Any mammal can contract and spread rabies. www.rtssetter.com

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8054931 01/20/24 12:39 AM 01/20/24 12:39 AM
Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 75 Michigan B Brooktrout906 trapper
Brooktrout906 trapper B Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 75 Michigan	Had one rip my waders open bad enough to instantly fill them.

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055052 01/20/24 09:19 AM 01/20/24 09:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,929 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,929 Central, SD	I’d feel lucky if that swamp beast only bit me once they act so psycho when in killer mode. Last edited by Law Dog; 01/20/24 09:19 AM. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: 160user] #8055138 01/20/24 10:57 AM 01/20/24 10:57 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,910 Central MN, sort of old MnMan trapper
MnMan trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,910 Central MN, sort of old	Originally Posted by 160user I got bit by a rat that turned out to be a mink. The bite didn't hurt as bad as when I yanked my hand out of the rat house and ripped the web of my hand open. I admit it, I made little girl noises. Same thing happened to me once, but it hurt, I cussed, and it bled a lot. I'm just happy to be here! Today I'm as young as I'll ever be and and older than I've ever been before!

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: MnMan] #8055142 01/20/24 10:58 AM 01/20/24 10:58 AM
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,065 WI N nimzy trapper
nimzy trapper N Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,065 WI	Occupational hazard

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: MJM] #8055147 01/20/24 11:08 AM 01/20/24 11:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 63,204 Minnesota 330-Trapper trapper
330-Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 63,204 Minnesota	Originally Posted by MJM It depends on where they bite you. Some places would hurt more than others. I bet NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055161 01/20/24 11:25 AM 01/20/24 11:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,870 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,870 Frazee, MN	The only experience have had when they bite they don't let go. Lucky enough I got my fingers out of they way but had to retrieve my glove that was in its mouth.

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055165 01/20/24 11:35 AM 01/20/24 11:35 AM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co. W walleyed trapper
walleyed trapper W Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co.	Originally Posted by BvrRetriever Yes, it looks worse than it hurts. No need for shots…muskrat aren’t a carrier of rabies. Yeah. No rabies. Muskrats only carry Tularemia !!! w "Provisional/Interim" member of NYS Trappers Association Jefferson Co. Fur Harvesters I Support Non-Resident Trapping

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055169 01/20/24 11:39 AM 01/20/24 11:39 AM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,049 SE Iowa USA A AKAjust trapper
AKAjust trapper A Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,049 SE Iowa USA	I got bit abut 40 years ago. Don't hardly hurt anymore. just

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Trapset] #8055177 01/20/24 11:45 AM 01/20/24 11:45 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,414 WI B BvrRetriever trapper
BvrRetriever trapper B Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,414 WI	Originally Posted by Trapset Originally Posted by BvrRetriever Yes, it looks worse than it hurts. No need for shots…muskrat aren’t a carrier of rabies. Any mammal can contract and spread rabies. That helps explain the constant foaming in my mouth!

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Boco] #8055183 01/20/24 11:47 AM 01/20/24 11:47 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,794 100 Mile House, BC Can bctomcat trapper
bctomcat trapper Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,794 100 Mile House, BC Can	Originally Posted by Boco The bite not bad compared to the infection or disease you contract after. Wash it out good with dettol. YES, The bite is only minor compared to the disease you could get, "tularemia", which can be very miserable and can be fatal. The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055477 01/20/24 06:28 PM 01/20/24 06:28 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 591 Holmes Co. Ohio K Killbuck trapper
Killbuck trapper K Joined: May 2013 Posts: 591 Holmes Co. Ohio	Just rub some dirt on it!

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055486 01/20/24 06:32 PM 01/20/24 06:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,599 SW Pa B Bob Jameson trapper
Bob Jameson trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,599 SW Pa	The Eskimos once told me to just pee on it or have your buddy. It would heal faster and stop the bleeding. I haven't tried that yet. I am sure someone on here has. www.jamesonsultrablend.com www.wildlifepestcontrolservices.com

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055488 01/20/24 06:33 PM 01/20/24 06:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,066 SE Kansas K K52 trapper
K52 trapper K Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,066 SE Kansas	You can wash it off with the water in the marsh and maybe get a bonus dose of Giardia.

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8055507 01/20/24 06:44 PM 01/20/24 06:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co. W walleyed trapper
walleyed trapper W Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co.	Originally Posted by Mando How much pain is it? If you get bit, & succumb from your wounds, & don't make it,.........CAN I HAVE YOUR TRAPS ? w "Provisional/Interim" member of NYS Trappers Association Jefferson Co. Fur Harvesters I Support Non-Resident Trapping

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: walleyed] #8055521 01/20/24 07:00 PM 01/20/24 07:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 1,474 WI M Mando OP trapper
Mando OP trapper M Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 1,474 WI	Originally Posted by walleyed Originally Posted by Mando How much pain is it? If you get bit, & succumb from your wounds, & don't make it,.........CAN I HAVE YOUR TRAPS ? w Yes

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: Mando] #8056568 01/21/24 06:34 PM 01/21/24 06:34 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,794 100 Mile House, BC Can bctomcat trapper
bctomcat trapper Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,794 100 Mile House, BC Can	Joke about it all you want but it is a very serious disease You do not want to catch. I know from EXPERIENCE! The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.

Re: Muskrat bite. [Re: bctomcat] #8056595 01/21/24 06:56 PM 01/21/24 06:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co. W walleyed trapper
walleyed trapper W Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,590 Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co.	Originally Posted by bctomcat Joke about it all you want but it is a very serious disease You do not want to catch. I know from EXPERIENCE! Tularemia or Rabies ? I'm well aware of the seriousness of Tularemia. Apparently you missed the hint of sarcasm in one of my prior posts. w "Provisional/Interim" member of NYS Trappers Association Jefferson Co. Fur Harvesters I Support Non-Resident Trapping

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