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A snake can only strike with authority within a distance of one- half its body length. So a distance of four feet or more will keep you safe. Give the snake time to go on its way. Remember, most snakes -- even venomous ones -- are not aggressive and would rather avoid a confrontation with people.
Due to the complexity of snake venom and the variables involved in bites and victims, reactions to timber rattlesnake bites vary accordingly: from a dry bite (no venom injected in 30% of cases) to a life-threatening situation. In the rare event of a snakebite: 1  Remain calm and reassure the patient.