What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Rattlesnake Bite?

Rattlesnakes, also known as pit vipers, are common throughout the Americas. When faced with threats, rattlesnakes will hide, if they can. If not, they will hiss and rattle their tail to try and scare possible predators away. Most rattlesnake bites to humans happen when they unintentionally step on one or get too close while hiking … Read more