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If you're bitten by a rattlesnake: DO stay calm.
DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts swelling).
Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.
Do NOT put ice on the bite.
Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.
Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.
Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest themselves before going to the emergency room.
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What are the symtoms for a rattlesnake bite in the 1800s?
The same as if you were bitten today.
How does it feel to be bitten by a rattlesnake?
It hurts when it bites, and it burns when the venom goes in.
What should you do if bitten by a Western rattlesnake?
call 911 dont panic
Can you eat rabbit if bitten by a rattlesnake?
Yes, it would be safe to consume because the venom of a rattlesnake is not a poison. The venom would be deactivated by the cooking process, also.
Was Jimmy Kimmel bitten by a rattlesnake on one of his shows?
No, Jimmy Kimmel was not bitten by a rattlesnake on his show. The "bite" (May 15, 2006) was one of many "staged" incidents designed to engage and amuse his viewers; after awhile it became obvious to most watchers that these were scripted events.
Who would win in a fight between a wolf and a timber rattlesnake?
Wolf, but if it gets bitten, both will die. Tie.
What symptoms will someone bitten by a rattlesnake exhibit?
Rattle snake venom contain Hemotoxic elements, which damage tissue. Immense pain will quickly follow a rattlesnake bite, as the flesh around the bite quickly begins to destroy itself. There are other effects of rattlesnake venom, however those appear after a few minutes. A person will know right away that they have been bitten, just from the sheer pain it causes.
When you get bitten by a rattlesnake how would you fix it?
Seek medical attention quickly. You will receive vials of antivenin which will halt the spread of the venom.
If a dog ate a rattlesnake is the dog safe?
Rattlesnakes are not poisonous to eat. As long as the dog was not bitten in the process, it is in no danger. The venom is only dangerous when injected or if it gets into tissues or the blood through a wound or ulcer.
What to do with a large dog that's been bitten by a rattlesnake?
Take him to the vet my dad had an experience like this it saved his dogs life when they took him to the vet
Would it be safe to keep a rattlesnake as a pet?
I seriously doubt it ! Even if you had a supply of antivenin, you would be running the risk of either you - or a family member getting bitten !
How venomous is a southern Pacific rattlesnake?
This particular snake is highly venomous. The venom spread quickly, so if bitten remain calm and get to the nearest ER as soon as possible.
