If you are bitten by a Rattle Snake .....

[Top Row Dawg]

If you or a companion is bitten, the Mayo Clinic advises:

• Move a safe distance away from the snake.
  
• Call 911 immediately.
  
• While waiting for medical help, stay calm and position the body so that the bite is at or below heart level.
  
• Remove jewelry or tight clothing before swelling starts.
  
• DO NOT apply ice or a tourniquet on or near the bite.
  
• DO NOT cut the wound or attempt to suck out the venom.
  
• DO NOT drink caffeine or alcohol, which could speed the body’s absorption of venom.
  

[dncdawg]

They probably could omit that first guidance. I wouldn't plan on hanging out and asking how that mfer's day is going.

[Top Row Dawg]

I would be cutting and sucking and tying off so blood won't circulate. I've seen a lot of Westerns.

[E.CobbDawg]

I would be cutting and sucking and tying off so blood won't circulate. I've seen a lot of Westerns.

That was SOP first aid growing up and in the Boy Scout manual as well.

[Rogasingingdawg]

I've heard the changed the treatment protocols some time back. That's going against what the Boy Scouts taught for decades.

I carried a snake bite kit in my backpack when I did a 2 week hike through the Smokies on the AT back in high school and kept it with my camping/fishing supplies until the rubber suction cup in the kit dry rotted. Never had to use it.

One of the guys on the hike did kill a small copperhead (about 12" long) with a hatchet while on the AT trip. It was right outside the latrine at one of the trail shelters.

[JC-DAWG83]

As a young boy, I had one of these so I know the cutting and sucking is the correct response. 

[ugafan49]

shoot him/

[E.CobbDawg]

As a young boy, I had one of these so I know the cutting and sucking is the correct response. 

That’s the one!

[Toasty B]

They probably could omit that first guidance.  I wouldn't plan on hanging out and asking how that mfer's day is going.

good plan but put down your beer and/or flask