How poisonous is the western diamondback rattlesnake?

Answer 1

The Western Diamondback comes equipped with a spade-shaped head, a fiendish fang and venom system, elliptical pupils and heat-sensing facial pits. It has reserve fangs to replace any which break off in a victim. The venom causes extensive tissue damage, bleeding and swelling in humans.

Answer 2

Yes. They are deadly. It is likely responsible for the number of snakebite fatalities in Northern Mexico and the second greatest number in the United States after the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Yeeks!

Answer 3

It delivers enough venom in one bite to kill six adult humans, but a snake will only bite for two reasons: fear and food.

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Answer 4

It is a very poisonous snake, not as bad as some other species of rattlers ounce for ounce, but the the snake is so large it injects more venom than other species.

Answer 5

Extremely. Although its venom is not as toxic as some, like the Mojave rattler, the size of the eastern diamondback allows it to inject much more venom than other species.

Answer 6

The diamondback has the potential to cause human fatalities but, with prompt medical treatment, these are rare today.

Answer 7

The western diamondback is not at all poisonous but it is quite venomous and capable of killing a human if medical treatment is not sought immediately.