Rattlesnake venom is lethal, but understanding it could save lives
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"The tiger rattlesnake, which lives in Arizona and northern Mexico, produces a highly unusual venom. This venom is deadlier than that of any other rattlesnake, yet also the simplest"
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https://www.popsci.com/story/animals...urce=smartnews
Re: Rattlesnake venom is lethal, but understanding it could save lives
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Originally Posted by
Reinz
That really shocked me to hear that their venom is neurotoxic rather than hemotoxic/necrotic.
They aren't alone in that- others (Mojave Green & Southern Pacific) have a greater amount of neurotoxic components too, & some localities have more than others. Just don't get bit! :snake2:
