--- title: "MLS Laser Therapy Case Study: Treatment of Infected Rattlesnake Bite Wound" description: Marley, Female, spayed Rhodesian Ridgeback presented for an open wound on her chest due to a rattlesnake bite and was treated using laser therapy. image: https://blog.celasers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Assets/Pygmy_rattlesnake.jpeg --- [![2016 CE Logo Vector 90 100 0 0](https://blog.celasers.com/hubfs/CelasersOct2016%20Theme/Images/2016_CE_Logo_Vector_90_100_0_0.png)](http://www.celasers.com/veterinary) **800.889.4184** # Veterinary Blog ## MLS Laser Therapy Case Study: Treatment of Infected Rattlesnake Bite Wound Posted by [Chrissy Laughlin](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/author/chrissy-laughlin) on 2/14/17 1:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **PATIENT INFORMATION:** Marley, a  2 year-old, spayed female,  Rhodesian Ridgeback mix presented on September 16th for an open would on her chest due to a pygmy rattlesnake bite. Marley was taken to the ER on September 10th to be treated for the initial bite wound.  **![Dr Tammie Hodge.jpg](https://blog.celasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Assets/Rattlesnake%20Bite/Dr%20Tammie%20Hodge.jpg?width=142&name=Dr%20Tammie%20Hodge.jpg)** Dr. Tammie Hodge, DVM  [River Mill Animal Hospital](http://rivermillanimalhospital.com/) Tampa, FL    **EXAM:** Examination revealed a large open wound at the ventral cranial thorax with surrounding flat firm subcutaneous layer, discharge and strong odor. Also present: wound necrosis and skin sloughing at the original bite sites secondary to the venom. ![Markey_before_after.jpg](https://blog.celasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Assets/Rattlesnake%20Bite/Markey_before_after.jpg?width=770&height=257&name=Markey_before_after.jpg) | [**Download the full case study here.**](https://info.celasers.com/case-study-rattlesnake-bite-wound-treatment-with-mls-laser-therapy) | [**Download our Infographic:** ](https://info.celasers.com/vetinfo) [***MLS Laser Therapy for Veterinary Practice***](https://info.celasers.com/vetinfo) | | --- | --- | | [![Rattlesnake case thumbnail.png](https://blog.celasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Assets/Rattlesnake%20case%20thumbnail.png?width=245&name=Rattlesnake%20case%20thumbnail.png "Rattlesnake case thumbnail.png")](https://info.celasers.com/case-study-rattlesnake-bite-wound-treatment-with-mls-laser-therapy) |  [![Vet Infograpgic Thumbnail.png](https://blog.celasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Design%20Elements/Vet%20Infograpgic%20Thumbnail.png?width=245&name=Vet%20Infograpgic%20Thumbnail.png "Vet Infograpgic Thumbnail.png")](https://info.celasers.com/vetinfo) | Topics: [Analgesic](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/analgesic), [Laser Therapy for Wound Healing](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/laser-therapy-for-wound-healing), [Tissue Regeneration](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/tissue-regeneration), [Veterinary](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/veterinary), [Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/laser-therapy), [Laser Therapy for Veterinarians](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/laser-therapy-for-veterinarians), [Wound Healing](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/topic/wound-healing) **About our Veterinary Blog** Our blog focuses on providing relevant educational content as a resource for laser therapy users. Since our founding in 2001, our mission has remained the same; 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