[SOTIC]

This is a collection of some bites by different rattle snakes in the US at different stages of care.

Because Vipers are primarily hemotoxic, the venom breaks down tissue resulting in necrosis of the affected area. It is not unusual during medical care for Doctors to incise the wound to relieve compartment syndrome caused by the swelling of affected areas. Even with slight envenomation the damage to tissue often results in loss of limbs or appendages.

Picture number 8 is a perfect example of a novice attempt to provide "emergency self care" The 17 year old male was bitten by a prairie rattlesnake, he used a razor blade to incise his own hand. His untrained attempt ended up causing severe damage to his nerves and tendons. Further more he placed ice on the bite site causing further damage. The end result was complete loss of use of the hand and severe nerve damage to the lower arm.

Pictures 11, 12, 13 are of a type of necrosis called Bleb. These pustules and blisters are filled with necrotic blood. Basically the blood has turned to a gelatin much like what happens in livermortis.

[ebneter]

Any info about the first picture?

[SOTIC]

Back story on the first one, pic is of a guy who was at a "rattle snake round up"

He was competing to see how many rattlers he could bag by hand with in a specific time. (this is a dumb ass contest) My understanding is he took a total of three bites from a western diamond back.

[Gozer]

It must hurt like hell!

[SOTIC]

Burns like Hells fire when you first get hit.

[the aBROKalypse]

wow... they must suck :/

[Black Knight]

[Parannoyed]

man i didnt know snake bites burnt your skin away like that

[collaredgirl65]

That's nasty. And people wonder why I am so scared of snakes.

[Shylock]

Holly Fuck