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The initial bite was extremely painful. It was much like a powerful wasp sting - the sensation of white, searing metal going into my skin. However, it was much, much more intense than an insect sting. As soon as I felt it, I suspected it was a snake. I held out hope, though, until I got back into the light. Wasps don't leave even spaced holes that bleed.  The real pain from the swelling didn't set in until about 3 hours later. I had to stand up to urinate, and that's when reality set in, and I realized I would not be on my foot for several days. The bite didn't hurt bad on the way to the ER, but I must admit I was running on pure adrenaline at that point, so it's entirely possible that it was hurting but I simply did not realize it. Sheer stupidity. When you live in the woods, wear shoes and carry a flashlight. Sometimes stupidity catches up with us. I take full responsibility.
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