No more poisonous snakes! That's what snakeman Gilbert Usher declared today at the KHMH. After five days in the hospital, Usher was finally able to speak to us about what happened last week Sunday. Usher told us he doesn't remember much - only that he had a Tommy Goff snake for 3 years and Sunday was the first time he took it out to show anyone. And that's the last thing he remembers. Today, Usher told us it will be the last time he takes that snake, or any other poisonous snake out, for that matter -because those days are over.
Gilbert Usher, "I was bitten by Tommy Goff
"There comes a time when yeah, if I keep dealing with venomous snakes, one day I might just cash out. I can't recall what happened. I had that snake for about 3 years."
Courtney Weatherburne
"The very same snake that bit you?"
Gilbert Usher, "I was bitten by Tommy Goff
"Very same snake for 3 years and I can't recall what happened. All I knew that everyone comes to see me, I am here and this and that - whatever. But as far as dealing with the deadly snakes, no. I could deal with the burrows and all the different non-venomous snakes. First time I ever took him out for show. It will be the last time too."
Courtney Weatherburne
"Sir, I see the joy in your face when talking about these snakes. You are so passionate about it. But you said that this will be the last time. It's hard to believe."
Gilbert Usher, "I was bitten by Tommy Goff
"No. It's not hard to believe because I got a strong mind. Now, my mind is very strong. If I say I am going to do something - I've said it before, but this time I have to mean it. If I don't mean it, you got to put me in a box. I feel great. Truthfully I feel great. My body is back in health. My strength is coming back gradually and I could say I feel good."
As you heard, the free spirited Usher is doing just fine and will be released on Monday. Usher says he will keep his non-venomous snakes because that is how he makes his living. The Public Relations Officer at the KHMH says this is the 4th time they have treated Usher for snake bites. He also told us Usher is lucky to be alive because everytime the anti-venom is administered it becomes less effective. Usher told us if it wasn't for the KHMH treating him again - he probably wouldn't have made it.
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