hmmm.....

Well I am not a herpetologist, and I personally have never been bitten, but I live, hike and backpack in rattler country. I know several people who have been bitten and are still alive, and did not receive medical treatment immediately. One friend didn't even realize he had been bitten for several days!

Obviously its wise to seek treatment ASAP... maybe it depends on the type of rattlesnake?!?!?

Some folks have built and maintain a HUGE hibernaculum for the snakes in this area, so when people who live on the golf course find rattlesnakes in their yards, they can take them somewhere. Good idea I think - this way when the babies are born they will return to the hibernaculum each year rather than the peoples yards. Fascinating critters, really.