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| Mild Rattlesnake Bite of the foot. | Same foot some hours later. |
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| Moderate Rattlesnake Bite to the hand. | Same hand some time later. |
These photos show the Hemolytic action of rattlesnake venom. Note the dissolving effect the venom has had on the flesh. Hemolytic venoms break down cell walls, helping to predigest the prey.
These photos were taken of a backlit transparency at an odd angle, hence the poor photo quality...