Michigan's only venomous snake, the eastern massasauga rattlesnake, had sunk its fangs into Caylee's right index finger, causing a painful bite that required hospitalization.
She says she took a picture of the snake after the bite. Numbness or tingling around the mouth, tongue, scalp, feet, or the bite area. Swelling in lymph nodes near the bite.
Her name was not released Tuesday when news of the bite became public. There hasn’t been a documented death from a rattlesnake bite in Michigan for 50 years, but that doesn’t mean the bite from a Massasauga isn’t a serious matter. This snake doesn't get very big, only about 10 to 20 inches in length, but it is easy to identify it when it is seen. Bruising of the skin.
Changes in heart rate or rhythm. Symptoms of a rattlesnake bite usually appear from minutes to hours after a bite and can include: Severe, immediate pain with rapid swelling.
Many species of rattlesnake share habitats, so it could be any type. In fact, Michigan is a stronghold for the eastern massasauga rattlesnake. The snakes face a lot of threats though, including a recently discovered fungal disease. Snake 26 is a two and a half foot massasauga rattlesnake – the only kind of poisonous snake that lives in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has had difficulty monitoring this one due to its elusive nature. It may seem unnecessary because he heard the rattle and saw the snake, but there are approximately 16 types of rattlesnakes and not all the venom is the same. He and the now dead rattlesnake end up in the hospital. Michigan's only venomous snake now federally protected. The bite happened so fast, and the excruciating pain was almost instant. It was that move that likely led to the rattlesnake, the only venomous snake native to Michigan, to bite the woman. Fish and Wildlife Service "It was like acid, burn, pain," Bowen said. The snake is usually solid black or blue/blue gray in color. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a rattlesnake bite instead. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is now listed as threatened, according to the U.S.
Tracking rattlesnakes. Bringing the rattlesnake was a useful step. A metallic, rubbery, or minty taste in the mouth. Trouble breathing.