Fort Worth, Texas – Jeremy Sons, a 46‑year‑old Denton County resident known locally as “Spider‑Man,” is recovering in intensive care after being bitten twice by a venomous cottonmouth snake while searching his property for animals.
Community hero’s background
Since 2020, Sons has donned the iconic red‑and‑blue costume to visit children in hospitals, offering a bright distraction during the COVID‑19 pandemic and beyond. After the tragic 2022 Uvalde school shooting, he organized a toy drive that sent gifts to children in that community. Together with his wife, he runs the nonprofit Clear Creek Adventure Ranch, a Sanger‑based animal‑rescue facility.
What happened
Earlier this week, Sons was reaching under a log on his ranch when a cottonmouth struck, sinking its fangs into his right arm twice. He managed to pull the snake away and immediately called for help. “I pulled the snake off. My arm and all I saw were these big huge fangs,” he told FOX 4 reporter Alex Boyer.
Paramedics rushed Sons to a Fort Worth hospital, where doctors administered 30 vials of antivenom. The swelling in his arm remains severe, and surgeons performed an emergency procedure in the early morning hours to reduce the risk of permanent damage.
Recovery plan
Doctors have placed Sons’ arm on a supportive net to keep it elevated, a measure aimed at minimizing swelling. “Right now, it’s all about keeping it elevated,” he explained. “They rushed me into emergency surgery at two, three in the morning… so the swelling wouldn’t kill my hand.”
Medical staff described his reaction as one of the most severe they have seen from a cottonmouth bite. Despite the seriousness of the injury, Sons remains grateful and forgiving. “It wasn’t the snake’s fault. I’m the one that made the mistake,” he said. “The snake was just doing what God made it do. So I don’t hold it against that dang gum snake for biting me.”
Next steps
Once the swelling diminishes, surgeons plan a second operation to address any lingering tissue damage. Friends, family, and community members have expressed support, with FOX 4 wishing the local hero a speedy recovery.
Sons’ story highlights both the risks faced by volunteers who work closely with nature and the importance of rapid medical response in rural Texas. It also underscores the ongoing dedication of a community member who, even while battling a life‑threatening injury, continues to serve others through his charitable work.
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
