What is the prognosis if you are bit by a rattlesnake?

Very good, if...: You seek appropriate care. There is only one effective treatment for rattlesnake envenomation and that is "antivenom" which will be given to you, if needed, in your local emergency dept.. Do not cut your bite, try to extract venom, do not use electricity or a tight tourniquet, do not get bitten again trying to catch the snake! note that many bites are "dry", calm transport to ed is what you need.

Rattler's bite: Approximately 25% of pit viper bites are "dry". You need medical evaluation & treatment regardless. Wound care & possible tetanus is indicated for all snake bites.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, difficulty >>.