Stun Guns to Treat Spider Bites

You undoubtedly have heard of the stun gun as a self defense or personal protection device. They are carried by law enforcement agencies around the world and today are quite popular among private citizens looking for an easy and non-lethal way to defend themselves in case of attack. There are some unusual uses for them that you're probably not aware of, though. You shouldn't try these yourself, but it's interesting to think about this device being used for purposes far beyond its invaluable self defense features.

Stun guns have recently been tested for the treatment of brown recluse bites. This poisonous spider's venom can apparently be stopped by one second of shock from the stun device, placed directly on the bite area. Several physicians around the world are known to have used this method repeatedly with success. Dr. Stan Abrams, one of the proponents of stun gun treatment for such bites, recommends a pattern of five or six shocks from 100,000 volt stun device (the type frequently sold for self protection) across the bite region. He has used them to treat hundreds of patients in Texas for brown recluse bites. Those who use his methods have also tried them for the treatment of wasp stings, tick bites, and other insect stings. Whether this method works is said to depend on the individual's biochemistry, the severity of the bite, and the length of time between the bite and the stun treatment.

Missionaries in remote regions, particularly in Africa, have also been using stun guns and other high-voltage, low-amperage electrical sources (such as the current from a small engine battery) to shock snakebites. This method is used in these areas because there are practical problems in obtaining anti-venom quickly enough to treat bites.

There is science to back up this unique use of stun devices, though the current scientific literature is inconclusive. The use of electroshock to treat venomous bites was recognized within the scientific community during the 1980s. However, other studies have found that venom injected into animals could not be successfully treated using this method. Those who believe in this treatment method argue that because the venom of the brown recluse spider penetrates deep into the tissue, it is necessary to use a stun gun device, which provides a deeper shock than surface-only shock devices. Incidentally, this is one of the reasons why it is so effective at stopping attackers. In addition, the stun gun is believed to inactivate the enzymes in the venom, inhibiting the venom's attack. Those who have used these treatments for bites often claim that the pain has disappeared, leaving no bite reaction.

Though these methods are certainly an interesting use for stun guns, trying these methods is not recommended unless you have been trained in the use of stun guns in such situations. Stun guns should never be used except in the case of an imminent violent confrontation. The improper use of stun guns can cause pain or detrimental health effects, particularly in those with underlying heart conditions.

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