NUPA NUGGETS In This IssueSheri’s NotesSnakebite?WinnersMembership DuesMinerals and MohsCrescent CreekCalendarPeter Skeen Ogden Park at intersection of 89 and W Pleasant View DriveNext Meeting, March 27, 2013Curtis Roche is going to talk about his adventures dredging in AlaskaPresident’s MessageWhat a great turnout for the last meeting. Nice to see so many people out an d about just waiting for the weather to warm up.Still working out the kinks….remember it is your club so if you have an ideas please feel free to contact me or any member of the board. We would love to hear from you all. Thanks to Carolyn for her very interesting and informative slide presentation on gold mine operations around the world.It’s time dust the cobwebs off and get your equipment ready to mine the gold. Have a Happy Easter!!“May your pans all smile back at you”MikeNorthern Utah Prospector’s AssociationMarch 2013 Gold: $1,604,00Silver: $28.87As of March 18, 2013Road Clean-up Location, Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9:00amPeter Skeen Ogden Park
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It is that time of year already. They are waking up, multiplying and hungry. Just
like all of us, they are ready for some sunshine and time in the bush.
What are we likely to find in Utah, Nevada and Idaho? Snakes…..some venom-
ous and some not. Utah has 31 species of snakes, 7 of which are venomous pit
vipers. 1st piece of advice….Leave them alone and watch where you put your
hands and feet!. Most of the time people are bit trying to handle or kill a snake.
Most pit vipers found in Utah, Nevada and Idaho have rattles though not all of them rattle when disturbed. If you hear a rattle do not move until you figure out
where the sound came from. You do not want to find yourself in striking range
because you ran or jumped in the wrong direction.
What do you do if you are bitten?
If possible call ahead to an emergency room so they can have anti-venom ready
and:
Keep the victim calm, restrict movement and keep the affected area lower
than heart level
Wash the bit area with soap and water
Remove rings or constricting items that will be impossible to move after swell-
ing
Cover the bit with a clean, moist dressing to reduce swelling and discomfort
Monitor the vital signs (pulse, breathing,) and treat for shock
Get medical help as quickly as possible
Bring in the snake if it can be done safely (no need for others to be bitten try-
ing to help) If you can take a photo with a phone that could help too.
Don’t:
Let the victim walk or run
Apply a tourniquet (no longer used as first aid for anything)
Apply cold compress or ice
Cut into the bite and or try to suction the venom
Raise the bite area above heart level
Give the victim anything by mouth
Give any stimulants (coffee or alcohol fit this description) or pain
medication unless a doctor tells you to
Winners
Door Prizes
Gold nugget—Sheila Hopkins
Scoop—Randy Bates
Bucket handle kit— Alan Meyer
Flashlight—Martina John
Raffle
Wet/dry vac—Clair Mackay
Pocket scale—Rich Roper
Classifier _ Kevin Lundgren
Sm nugget—Rich Roper (again)
Lg nugget—Paul Silcox
Door prize winners are asked to
bring refreshments to the next
meeting and are reimbursed with
a receipt
MembershipDues
Membership dues will now runJanuary through December.