How do I treat a rattlesnake bite? Please hurry.

Um did you or your friend or a stranger get the bite?

In about 90% of cases, people get bitten by a rattlesnake because they were harassing the snake. So the best treatment is to mind your manners and let the snake escape like it is trying to do.

In about 90% of bites, there is no venom injected, so there is nothing to be gained by heroic theatrics of any sort. Relax and move carefully toward some person or place that knows how to treat a snake bite. There is a very good chance you will not actually need treatment.

Your average rattlesnake is about two feet long and he can strike one third of his length. You have to get within 8 inches before he can bite. So all you need to do is to see the snake before you get that close, and then don't go there. He will not chase you. If you really want to walk where the snake is, you can lift a bit of dirt with the toe of your shoe and throw it at the snake. After about three throws, the snake will depart just because snakes don't like dirt to be thrown on them.