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Why go to the hospital for a rattlesnake bite?
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Rattlesnake: Venom from the bite can cause a slow and painful death. You must go immediately to the hospital so they can treat you and give you anti-venom.
Answered 4/10/2014
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Prevent complication: Or death. 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 & confusion. In some cases death may occur.
Answered 11/15/2013
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