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[27] [28] However, because of its large venom glands and specialized fangs, the western diamondback rattlesnake can deliver a large amount of venom in a single bite. The average venom yield per bite is usually between 250 and 350 mg, with a maximum of 700–800 mg. [5] [29] Severe envenomation is rare but possible, and can be lethal. Mortality ...
Nonetheless, a bite from this species is still a medical emergency and can be fatal without prompt antivenom treatment. Brown (1973) lists an average venom yield of 364 mg (dried) and LD 50 values of 4.0, 3.7 mg/kg IV , 6.0, 7.0, 6.7 mg/kg IP and 21.2 mg/kg SC for toxicity.
[20] [21] [22] However, there is vast variation in symptoms between bites from different types of snakes. [20] The most common first symptom of all snakebites is an overwhelming fear, which may contribute to other symptoms, and may include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, vertigo, fainting, tachycardia, and cold, clammy skin.
Healthy pet rabbits can live for 10–12 years, but sadly many bunnies have a much shorter lifespan due to disease. They thrive on an appropriate, high-fiber diet, as well as a clean living area ...
Of the 6 venomous snake species native to N.C., 3 are rattlesnakes – pigmy, timber & Eastern diamondback. Each one is protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act.
The Western rattlesnake is common in eastern Washington and can be distinguished by its triangular-shaped head, rattles on its tail and diamond-shaped pattern on its back. The snakes typically ...
Rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America, but rarely bite unless provoked or threatened; if treated promptly, the bites are seldom fatal. The 36 known species of rattlesnakes have between 65 and 70 subspecies, [ 3 ] all native to the Americas , ranging from central Argentina to southern Canada.
The little girl was helping her father in the backyard when she felt the venomous viper latch onto her leg.