Rattlesnakes can control how much venom they emit when they bite. ©Maria Dryfhout/Shutterstock.com Rattlesnakes vs. Other Snake Species Rattlesnakes are often confused with other snake species that live in the same habitats. Kingsnakes are often found in the same habitats as rattlesnakes but...
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...