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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
A rattlesnake bite is very painful, and that of a snake more than 1 metre (3.3 feet) long can be fatal. The snake should be killed and brought in for identification, even for âdryâ bites, in which venom is not injected.