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Snakefag here, I’m a hobbyist wildlife photographer who spends a lot of time around rattlesnakes and I know quite a few people who have been bitten. Bite severity varies based on the venom dose, how much of that venom reaches your bloodstream, snake species, where you’re bitten etc. Sounds like anon got a very small dose and is incredibly lucky. A full dose whack from any adult rattlesnake species other than a sidewinder or a Pygmy rattlesnake is a guaranteed hospital visit with 20+ vials of anti venom. Not uncommon for the wound to have to be split open surgically to alleviate tension from massive swelling. Rattlesnake venom is hemotoxic which means it basically turns flesh and blood into jello, so there is a fair amount of that. Anti venom is almost $3000 a vial, for the anon who asked. Hospital bills for bites without insurance usually surpass $100k, but with insurance they can be manageable. Anon basically had the best possible scenario happen other than a dry bite (no venom but still fang penetration) My best advice is to avoid putting your hand places you wouldn’t put your dick, and avoiding putting appendages in shady spots that haven’t been thoroughly inspected. Rattlesnakes are incredibly good at camouflage, and will often not rattle until they are sure you see them. Camouflage is their primary defense ans they do not want to waste venom biting you. If you give them space, they are completely harmless and beneficial animals. Picrelated is how close I’ve come to stepping on one
