Rattlesnakes Research Paper

Rattlesnakes are a dangerous predator, no one should handle them without the proper training and equipment. They are not pets! Rattlesnakes are poisonous reptiles that cannot be tamed. People should always be aware and cautious in their presence.
A common question is asked about “What should I do if i get bit by a rattlesnake?” There are a few steps you must follow when you get bit. First off, never panic! If so, that will increase the blood flow. This can cause the venom to spread all throughout your body. This can make the bite much worse. As soon as the bit occurs, try to suck as much vinion out of the bite. After that, cut two strips out of your shirt. Tie off both sides of the bite with the strips to decrease blood flow. Go to the hospital immediately.
It is not always life threatening when someone gets bit by a rattlesnake. There is about a twenty percent chance that it is a dry bite. A dry bite is when a poisonous snake bites, but does not inject any venom. If so, that person very lucky to get a dry bite. Even if you did get a dry bite, you should still go to the hospital.
There are a few ways to identify if venom has been injected in you. First off, swelling. If there is critical swelling, it is positive that venom has been injected. Someone should take off all rings and other jewelry if bitten, due to swelling. If there is poising injected, there will intense burning and stinging in the wound. It can cause headaches, blur of vision, sweating, difficulty of breathing, vomiting, and numbness to face and limbs.
If someone is handling a rattlesnake, they need to be very cautious. Before they pick a rattler up, it is best to wear it out. To wear one out, get it to strike as many times as possible. Once it starts showing signs of it being tired, such as less striking, tucking its head, and little movement, that is your best chance for grabbing it. Once it is caught, hold the rattlesnake behind the jaws and the tail. This will keep him/ her from being able to