joebobhunter4 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 i bowhunt sometimes out in western north dakota and i see some rattle snakes every once and a while... are the poisinous? and if they are is it bad enough to kill you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? I know they are poisonous but am not sure if it will kill you or not. I have heard yes and i have heard no. We have them around here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? some are VERY deadly and will kill you quickly if bitten, i don't know if all of um are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? yeah some are very bad, and some arnt quit as bad, i would avoid them as much as i could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? nope....only when they bite you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Depends like anything how close you are to the right medical attention ... rattlesnakes are very poisonous and if they bite you ... you will be a whole world of hurt.... just depends on how hard they bight and where they bight.... but either way plan a trip to the ER ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? nah there cute and fuzzy pick one up and pet it!!I often wonder will this creature kill me or can i cuddle with it...lol of course there poisiones yeah they could kill yah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? I used to hunt mulies out in the sage country around Craig,CO and since it was late August I asked a lady in a museum there about the rattlesnakes.She told me you could probably make it back to town unless you were bitten on the artery on the inside of your leg or your neck then it's a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? well around here they are prarie rattlers... if that helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHNTR Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Rattlesnakes are listed as a pit viper and are VERY poisonous. There are several subspecies throughout North America, with the most common being the Diamond Back(Western & Eastern). If bitten you WILL need immediate medical attention....I know, as I have been bit in the past. Several people die each year after being bitten by them. I can tell you even if you survive (which is probable if immediate medical treatment is sought) you'll wish you were dead during the entire ordeal. Be aware of your surroundings and stay clear when you encounter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer2295 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? There are many different types of rattlesnakes, some are very deadly, others just make you wish you were dead.I guess it also depends on the size of the snake, and the amount of venom he is able to transmit into your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Oh yeah, VERY poisonous!! I sure am glad we don't have any of them around here. We don't have any poisonous snakes in this area, about the only snake we have is Garder snakes. There are some water snakes around here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? They are very venomous. We kill a lot of them down here in louisiana "cane break rattlers" They say that they have the hardest strike of all snakes and can almost knock an adult down when they hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn57 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Yes very they size of the snake doesn't matter to much the little ones can pack more of a punch than the big ones never try to pick one up thats how most people get bit and if bit don't try the cutting a X over the bite marks or try sucking the venom out it can make it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Rattlesnakes are venomous, and could possibly kill you if you got bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? If you are worried about getting bit you can always wear a pair of snake chaps and stay away from rocky ledges or crevaces. They only strike when provoked or startled. Just watch your step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilbuckmaster Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? ya rattlesnakes are poisonous and I would not recomend you to get bit by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Do you have the type that are kinda pink colored? (quit laughing, I'm serious). We killed one about 16 inches long in Utah that was pink. Looked like he would just as soon bite ya as look at ya. BTW - This will be the first weekend this year I get to hunt without snake boots! We finally got some cold weather and hopefully all of the snakes have denned up for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? [ QUOTE ] nope....only when they bite you.... [/ QUOTE ] That's what I was going to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? ummmm--yea. I would definitley avoid them if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? some are some aren't, but i wouldn't take any chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? JoeBob......our team mascot happens to be a Rattler....we've got tons of them here......yes they are venomous, and yes you can possibly die from them, but the most common and dangerous thing that might happen would be to loose circulation to hands, feet etc...due to the swelling.....which could then require amputation if medical attnetion can't be had immediately.......prairie rattlers are not known to be extrememly deadly, but they are extremnely dangerous and should not be messed with.......unless you are a bonehead like me, and like to catch them and skin/tan their hides....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? Honestly depends on what the snake you are calling a rattlesnake really is. No offense but that kind of question leads me to believe you don't know a whole bunch about rattlers. I assure you, you're not alone on that issue. I have seen lots of snakes people killed swearing they were rattlers, copperheads, moccasins, etc. they called me to look at them afterward. As a result, I've seen an awful lot of dead quite harmless garter snakes, rat snakes, hognose, and plain belly water snakes. As mentioned by others above in this post ND has Prairie rattlers and they are indeed venomous. Do yourself a favor and read up on them here. Prairie Rattlers North Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted November 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? [ QUOTE ] JoeBob......our team mascot happens to be a Rattler....we've got tons of them here......yes they are venomous, and yes you can possibly die from them, but the most common and dangerous thing that might happen would be to loose circulation to hands, feet etc...due to the swelling.....which could then require amputation if medical attnetion can't be had immediately.......prairie rattlers are not known to be extrememly deadly, but they are extremnely dangerous and should not be messed with.......unless you are a bonehead like me, and like to catch them and skin/tan their hides....LOL [/ QUOTE ] me and my friend always play with em when we are hunting lol... we new they were poisonus but we didnt think it would kill you or anything bad like that? i guess next year ima shoot em right away instead of play with em for a bit lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: are rattlesnakes poisonous? If bitten you could die, yes. You can also lose tissue and possibly a limb or appendage. I have seen pictures of the results of rattlesnake bites. It AIN'T pretty. I was told a story of what happened to a little boy about 45 years ago. This little boy was fishing in a creek along side a dirt road. A sheriff's deputy pulled up beside him and asked him if he was having any luck. The boy held up his stringer. It was LOADED with fish. But the boy said he was having trouble with his bait. The deputy asked what kind of trouble. The little boy said his "worms" kept biting him. This caused concern to the deputy and he got out of his car. He picked up the coffee can the boy was holding his "worms" in. Turns out the "worms" were tiny baby pygmy rattlers. He scooped that little boy up and put him in his patrol car. That little boy died before they got into town. Turns out he'd been bitten repeatedly on his fingers and hands by his fishing bait. Needless to say................we kill rattle snakes around here. Moccasins too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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