How long would you live after being bitten by a rattlesnake?

Answer 1

Most people bitten by rattlesnakes survive. Even without any

medical intervention you have a good chance of surviving.

However if you seek prompt medical attention for a poisonous

bite your odds of survival exceed 99.9%.

Answer 2

it depends how much venom it injects into you ,if it makes lots of venom you've only got 2 or 3 hours to get to a hospital ,if it only injects a tiny bit of venom you've probably got about 12 hours or half a day.if he misses you good luck running away from it.if he bites with venom just the normal amount , you need medical attension.

ALWAYS TAKE A FRIEND OR GAURDIAN WITH YOU.

Answer 3

Much would depend upon the species of rattlesnake, location of the bite and how promptly medical attention is received. Bites in the trunk or head can result in a rather rapid death while those in extremities less so. Some rattlesnake bites are dry bites and no venom is injected. However, it is best to seek medical attention even if you have no symptoms.

Answer 4

First off, snakes are venomous and not poisonous. There is no single answer to this question as all depends on the species of snake, where the bite occurred on the body, the health of the individual being bitten and how soon medical attention was obtained. Death can occur in a few hours to several days. However, with prompt treatment fatalities are greatly reduced with most species.

Answer 5

With prompt medical care, fatalities from rattlesnake bites are rare. Much depends on the species of rattlesnake, where the bite occurred and the general health of the individual. Many rattlesnake bites are dry bites where no venom is injected. However, medical attention should be sought immediately. Unless the bite was on the head or trunk of the body, death would not occur for a day or two.

Answer 6

depends on the type of snake. rattle snake venom will kill you in ten or twenty minutes if its allowed to flow through the body easily.

Answer 7

With proper medical treatment, few die of rattlesnake bites. There are 7,000-8,000 bites per year and only about 5 fatalities in the United States.