We have 4 types of venomous snakes here in Texas. Rattlesnakes, copperheads, coral snakes and Cottonmouths/Water Moccasins. They are not worth messing with, but if they are hanging around where you frequent (deer stand), they're killed.

I think cottonmouths are the worst. They have a bad attitude and will actually chase you.

Crofab is the antivenom used for rattlesnakes. It cost 2-4 thousand dollars a vile and the average amount used is 10 vials, plus a 3 day stay in the ICU in case of anaphlaxis. At least that is the SOP at our hospital for a bad bite. I can't afford to get bit.