What are effects of a rattlesnake bite?

Pain, swelling: 25% of rattlesnake bites are dry (no venom), however the symptoms of envenomation may be delayed so it best to get to hospital right away. The 'bite effects' are pain, swelling, bleeding and blood/bleeding disorders. Antivenom is the only antidote. Approximately 8, 000 people a year receive venomous snakebites in the U.S., only 9-15 victims die.

See below: The percentage of "dry" bites varies depending on which source you follow and ranges from 10 to 25%. Nevertheless, the main point is, if you are bitten, get to an er asap as the effects can occur very quickly and will depend on the severity of the bite and whether it was dry or not.

Serious: Rattlesnake bites can cause swelling & severe pain in area of bite. The person may having bleeding, bruising, numbness, tingling, weakness, nausea, vomiting, fast heart rate, a metallic taste in mouth, bleeding disorder & confusion. In some cases death may occur.