West Virginia GOP Candidate Hospitalized After Copperhead Snake Bites

Doug Skaff was bitten while removing campaign signs following his primary defeat.

Doug Skaff, a former Democrat turned Republican, was bitten by two copperhead snakes.
The incident occurred while Skaff was removing his campaign signs near Danville, West Virginia.
Skaff is undergoing treatment in Charleston and is expected to remain in the ICU for several days.
The bites caused severe swelling and pain, described by Skaff as the worst he's ever experienced.
Skaff had recently switched parties and ran for Secretary of State, finishing second in the primary.