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As a biologist who has worked extensively with rattlesnakes (though I currently study scorpions), I can tell you that this product is worse than useless. The suction is too weak, and doctors specializing in wilderness medicine (Forgey, Auerbach, and others) recommend not using a restriction bandage or scalpel (both included in this kit), as they will do more harm than good in the case of a rattlesnake bite. The ONLY product they recommend is the Sawyer Extractor. Look it up. While it's a few bucks more than this product, it has much more powerful suction (an actually useful amount), and has been clinically shown to mitigate some of the effects of a venomous snakebite. It's available on Amazon, but often available cheaper locally at your giant wallyworld or other local supercenter, in the camping section. ***2013 UPDATE: The best available medical information at the moment seems to have reversed course on the recommendation of the Sawyer Extractor. Most sources now seem to suggest NOT using it on snake bites, as a result of some research that has been conducted the past few years. I've added a couple relevant links in a comment attached to this review if you're interested.