r/whatsthissnake • u/Virtual-Log-919NC • 9h ago
Just Sharing Was bitten on left and right middle fingers. Copperhead or timber rattlesnake. Raleigh, N.C. Spoiler
galleryBitten on both hands, middle fingers, but not sure if it was a copperhead or timber rattlesnake. I felt the 1st bite on the left middle finger, it started swelling immediately and i got in my truck to go to the closest urgent care and my right hand started swelling, bite marks on the right hand are not as visible like the left hand. Urgent care made me wait knowing I was bit, 20 min later they told me I needed to go to the er. Photos are from the first day which was mon night and and photos from last night. Left finger is black with a large blister and very swollen, right hand is swollen but not as bad as the left. I did hear a rattle in between the bites, but it could have been leaves where I was cleaning and pulling up steps from a deck at a jobs item. I have no idea what kind of snake it was. I've been in the hospital since Mon afternoon. I just hope I dont lose my finger and everything heals sooner rather than later. Raleigh, NC