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Symptoms of a Rattlesnake Bite. One or two puncture marks Pain, tingling or burning at the area of the bite Swelling at the area of the bite Bruising and discoloration at the site of the bite Numbness Nausea, weakness and lightheadedness. Difficulty breathing First Aid for Snakebites
Human Bites and Treatment. Rattlesnakes do not always rattle before they strike, nor must they coil before they strike. If they feel threatened, they may coil, strike, retreat or do nothing at all. Each snake is a unique individual and responds accordingly. In spite of the snakes lethal potential, fewer than 1 percent of the people bitten in the United States by venomous snakes die.