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Rattlesnakes are not aggressive and will not attack humans if unprovoked; in fact, they are quite shy and timid. However, they are venomous and can be dangerous if molested or handled. With improved methods of treatment and the abandonment of folk cures (many of which presented more danger ...
Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes and other animals strike back at humans for polluting the world. From Mexico with Love(2009) A man uses his van to collect rattlesnakes and uses that business as a cover for his business of smuggling undocumented farmworkers and drugs. G Giant(1956) A cow...
Pygmy rattlesnake venom is devoid of any neurotoxins but causes a lot of tissue damage because it contains hemotoxins that destroy blood cells. Most people recover fully with prompt medical treatment, but a pygmy rattlesnake bite is a medical emergency. Even though rattlesnake bites are dangerous a...
Timber rattlesnake venom is essentially digestive, destroying tissue and causing severe pain. If promptly and properly treated a rattlesnake bite is not generally fatal for adult humans, although some degree of permanent scarring is likely. Delayed or ineffective treatment can lead to loss of a limb...
Bites that inject venom into humans are potentially dangerous without immediate medical treatment. Sometimes a rattlesnake bites but does not inject venom. These are called "dry bites." A dry bite may still require medical attention. Even a dead snake can bite and inject venom if the jaws open...
Rattlesnake venom is dangerous to people, and untreated bites can result in death, but most snakebite deaths occur because the individual failed to seek treatment. Some diners enjoy the taste of rattlesnake meat. Others use the reptiles’ skins to make boots, shoes, belts, handbags, and other...
Getting Treatment is More Important Than Standing Still While it is true that increasing the heart rate will cause the circulatory system to spread the venom throughout the body more rapidly, getting immediate medical treatment is far more important than keeping still. ...
Bites that inject venom into humans are potentially dangerous without immediate medical treatment. Sometimes a rattlesnake bites but does not inject venom. These are called "dry bites." A dry bite may still require medical attention. Even a dead snake can bite and inject venom if the jaws open...
to see. I've actually seen someone accidentally step on a copperhead while hiking in the woods. The snake tried to strike him but luckily missed. The Copperhead has a painful bite that usually won't be fatal to a healthy adult, but you'll still want to seek medical treatment for a ...