Their venom is extremely potent. “The venom of most rattlesnake species is composed mainly of hemotoxins,” Viernum said. “Symptoms include temporary and/or permanent tissue and muscle damage, loss of an extremity depending on the location of the bite, internal bleeding, and extreme pain aroun...
It is estimated that there are around 150,000 dogs and cats bitten by Rattlesnakes in the United States every year. Rattlesnakes have two long fangs, which they use to bite and inject venom (poison) into their prey. This venom helps to immobilize, kill and digest their prey. (2)Unfortun...