Snake bit buck?

[speck1]

This buck showed up two days ago in very poor condition. My son tried to bow hunt him but he would not get near any other deer. Son killed him this morning to end his suffering. I thought he had been shot but upon examination could find no evidence of that. Bones were all intact. He was down to about 80 pounds live. He was badly infected. The leg had severe muscle necrosis. Biologist looked at it and thinks it is from a snake bite. Anyone ever seen this?
Low fence Kendall county. Bucks left antler fell off when he hit the mud. He scored 135.

[Fajkus7]

Wow. Never seen that before. Sad deal but a very nice buck

[Rex]

Wow! Wonder if the meat is tainted?

[BBRU]

Glad he put him down, nice deer too.

[Drycreek3189]

Wow! Wonder if the meat is tainted?

I wouldn't eat it ! Agree that the buck needed some relief though.

[speck1]

Buck barely had any muscle structure. No way we would eat a deer that sick.

[DeerMagnet]

Man that's a tough dude.....

[swgreen]

What a shame nice Buck

[SLICK_N_STICKY]

Wow! Wonder if the meat is tainted?

I was thinking the same thing?

[Txbownut]

Wow, thats a nice buck. The antis don't understand how cruel Mother Nature can be. Good job putting him down.

[MesquiteBean]

Wow, thats a nice buck. The antis don't understand how cruel Mother Nature can be. Good job putting him down.

X2

[DRettele]

Glad he put him down, nice deer too.

x2

[Terrychester]

Glad you put it down.......

[Shurshot]

Did his left antler fall off?

[speck1]

His left antler came off when he fell. I think his body was just falling apart.