While deaths from venomous snake bites are uncommon, rattlesnake venom can be fatal, especially for animals (dogs are 20x ...

In the United States, envenomation (the injection of venom) usually happens during an encounter with a snake, spider, or insect. Antivenom (often spelled “antivenin”) is an antibody product that can ...

Here's what to do: Get help as quickly as you can. The first hour after a rattlesnake bite is often called the golden hour. Receiving medical care, such as antivenom treatment, during this time ...