![]() It's always best to be prepared in an emergency situation. Rattlesnake bites are absolutely an emergency and being prepared can make all the difference in how well your horse recovers. Rattlesnakes (and snakes in general) are more afraid of you than you are of them. They very much want to be left alone. They will not chase you or attack you unprovoked. You have a 100% chance of not being bitten by a rattlesnake if you just leave it alone. That being said, if the rattlesnake finds itself somewhere that is not safe for you or your pets/children, then it is best to remove them. Rattlesnake venom is some nasty stuff. It causes severe swelling, tissue damage, cardiac damage and in rare cases even neurological damage. The cardiac damage can follow your horse for the rest of its life and may need to be special treatment forever. You can read more about that here. If you find yourself in the situation where you believe your horse has been bitten by a rattlesnake, then there a few steps you should follow to get your horse the care and treatment they need to get the best outcome for recovery.
![]() It's always best to be prepared in an emergency situation. Rattlesnake bites are absolutely an emergency and being prepared can make all the difference in how well your horse recovers. Rattlesnakes (and snakes in general) are more afraid of you than you are of them. They very much want to be left alone. They will not chase you or attack you unprovoked. You have a 100% chance of not being bitten by a rattlesnake if you just leave it alone. That being said, if the rattlesnake finds itself somewhere that is not safe for you or your pets/children, then it is best to remove them. Rattlesnake venom is some nasty stuff. It causes severe swelling, tissue damage, cardiac damage and in rare cases even neurological damage. The cardiac damage can follow your horse for the rest of its life and may need to be special treatment forever. You can read more about that here. If you find yourself in the situation where you believe your horse has been bitten by a rattlesnake, then there a few steps you should follow to get your horse the care and treatment they need to get the best outcome for recovery.
The best way to get through any emergency situation is to be as best prepared as you possibly can. So make sure you keep some extra tubes in your first aid kit at home, in your trailer and even out on the trail (you never know when a rattlesnake may cross your path). Are you prepared? If you are interested in learning more about rattlesnakes, their behavior and how to prevent having rattlesnakes at home, I highly recommend checking out Rattlesnake Solutions.
They are not only a wealth of information but they also offer local removal services and are a great resource for rattlesnake avoidance training for dogs. They also show you how to put up rattlesnake-proof fencing in your yard (or they can install for you). Which would even be a great idea to have for your horse's stall as well! Check them out HERE.
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