What happens when a timber rattlesnake bites you?

What happens when a timber rattlesnake bites you?

Timber rattlesnake venom is considered a hemotoxin, which means it acts to destroy tissue as an aid in digesting its prey. With a timber rattlesnake bites, skin around the bite will typically swell and turn black and may slough off as the skin heals.

What do you do if a Massasauga rattler bites you?

Call emergency services (911) and get to a hospital as quickly and safely as possible. DO NOT apply ice or a tourniquet. DO NOT cut or apply suction to the bite area.

What do you do if a prairie rattlesnake bites you?

First aid for snake bites

1. Call 911 immediately.
2. Note the time of the bite.
3. Keep calm and still as movement can cause the venom to travel more quickly through the body.
4. Remove constricting clothing or jewelry because the area surrounding the bite will likely swell.
5. Don’t allow the victim to walk.

Is Crotalus horridus venomous?

The timber rattlesnake, canebrake rattlesnake, or banded rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is a species of venomous pit viper endemic to eastern North America.

Are Untreated rattlesnake bites fatal?

Treatment involves immobilizing the injured body part, cleaning and wrapping the wound, and receiving antivenom medication at a hospital. Without prompt treatment, or if someone has an allergic reaction to the venom, rattlesnake bites can be fatal.

Do Canadian hospitals have antivenom?

Antivenom available at eight locations across Ontario.

How big is the massasauga rattlesnake?

about 2 feet
Overview. Massasaugas are small snakes with thick bodies, heart-shaped heads and vertical pupils. The average length of an adult is about 2 feet. Adult massasaugas are gray or light brown with large, light-edged chocolate brown blotches on the back and smaller blotches on the sides.

Are Prairie rattlesnakes aggressive?

Prairie rattlesnakes may be dangerous, but they are not aggressive and will not attack humans unless provoked.

Can you age a rattlesnake by its rattles?

The age of a rattlesnake cannot be determined from the number of its rattle segments, as rattlesnakes usually shed three or four times a year.

What is Crotalus horridus used for?

SBL Crotalus Horridus Dilution is a powerful homeopathy medicine for treating depression, constipation, and testicle atrophy. It is a good antidote for snake poisons. It is indicated to tackle nutritional problems associated with old age, Hemorrhages and jaundice.