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SNAKES
Mohave Green Rattlesnake
Snakes of Arizona and Meadview
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Signs & Symptoms of a Rattlesnake Bite
Immediate pain or a burning sensation occurs at the site of the bite;
fang marks are usually visible
Victims may experience a metallic or rubbery taste in the mouth
Significant swelling usually occurs within minutes, and symptoms may progress to weakness, sweating and or Chills, nausea and vomiting.
A small percentage of rattlesnake bites are "dry" meaning that the snake has not injected venom. But do not count on being one of the lucky ones; seek help immediately. Only a doctor can determine if you have a "dry" bite. The venom injected contains several enzymes designed to attack the tissue at the bite site and can cause severe tissue damage. The venom also contains components that cause blood thinning and other effects on the body. The Mohave rattlesnake venom may also contain a neurotoxin that results in severe muscle weakness.
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LINKS
Listed below are some wonder links that will assist you in identifying many
different snakes in the Arizona and Meadview area. Not all these Snakes are
in Meadview but are in Arizona. Click on each link below for great photos and information.
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Helpful Hints on Rattlesnakes
Human Bites and Treatment
Rattlesnakes do not always rattle before they strike, nor must they coil before they strike. If they feel threatened, they may coil, strike, retreat or do nothing at all. Each
snake is a unique individual and responds accordingly. In spite of the snake's lethal potential, fewer than 1 percent of the people bitten in the United States by venomous snakes die. Many bitres to adult humans are the result of human provocation.
If you are bitten, remain calm and get to a hospital as soon as possible. Most first-aid treatments suggested many years ago are no longer recommended.
Important Note: Do not attempt to capture or kill the snake. In modern medical facilities, all rattlesnak bites rceive the same antivenin.
Rattlesnake Rules
Here are a few simple rules that will help keep you from having an unexpeted, and
potentially dangerous, encounter with a rattlesnake.
1. Identify everything before you pick it up.
2. Don't touch anything that can hurt you. If you don't know if it can hurt you, don't
touch it.
3. Always look under things before picking them up, and whenever possible, before
stepping on or around them.
4. Look under things from a distance (use a tool to lift, then look).
5. Always use a flashlight when you are out at night.
6. Do not pick up a "dead" rattlesnake. It may not be dead, and even if it is, it may
still bite (reflexively) and envenomate.
7. Don't walk barefoot or in open-toed shoes in the desert.
