South Carolina records
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake in South Carolina
VenomousCrotalus adamanteus
Yes. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake has been recorded in 7 South Carolina counties. It is venomous. Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
If you are bitten
Rattlesnake bites are medically serious. Expect intense pain, rapid swelling, and bruising. Stay calm, keep the bitten limb still and roughly level with the heart, remove rings and tight clothing, and get to an emergency room immediately. Do NOT apply a tourniquet, cut the wound, apply ice, or try to suck out venom. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or 911 in the US, or your local emergency number. (Source: CDC.)
South Carolina counties with Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake records
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