Rattle snake venom is a very toxic and some times fatal poison if not treated right away. There are three basic types of venom Hemotoxic, Cytotoxic, and neurotoxic. the first effects cardiovascular system the second effects the muscles and the last effects the brain and nervous system. The venom is a mixture of proteins and enzymes. When bitten by a snake with hemotoxic venom it typically acts to lower blood pressure and encourage blood clotting. When bitten by a snake with Cytotoxic venom it is designed to cause tissue damage and spread through out the body. And when bitten by a snake with a neurotoxic venom it is designed to shut down the nervous system and the brain most the time causing paralysis or lack of muscle movement.
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