My Cat Got Bit By a Rattlesnake (and Survived!)

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[@clarkispotamia]

Coco is like that lady that survived multiple ship sinkings. She ain’t going anywhere until she’s good and ready! Glad she is okay ❤

[@mousiebrown1747]

The unsinkable Coco Black

[@jessicabejarano6065]

thank you for all you do. Your videos helped me and my mom save the lives of two precious orphans. We hand raised them and they are happily spoiled rotten growing up with my one year old puppy

[@abbynormal4740]

Coco is the Violet Jessup of Kitty-dom 😺 What a survivor! 👍

[@jenniferlehr2241]

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

[@AlterBoi01]

Coco is such a trooper! First she kicked cancers butt and now she’s lived through a snake bite

[@OhSoUnicornly]

I'm convinced Coco's immortal. Or if not, she's still got at least 3 of her lives left.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Wasn't this the cat that also had FIP but Hannah was able to get ahold of some black market medicine (medicine legal in a lot of countries but hasn't been tested yet in America and so isn't available here...not a literal black market, lol) and also lived? Coco has been through a frickin roller coaster of a life and just keeps on chugging! I'm really proud of that cat and she's extremely lucky to have Hannah as a "mom" 😊.

[@adinace]

Legendary warrior princess 😊

[@mysticfox9718]

Coco is a fighter!!

[@birsenkarats282]

She is defo a survivor

[@ouchpaw3518]

Rescued from a tree, FIP, cancer, rattle snake. This cat is too powerful. Check for any upcoming superpowers! Though I think she already has some 🖤 glad she’s okay.

[@KittenLady]

She has truly lived a remarkable life!

[@Yosatorn.Asavapatr.Naptvik]

I think Coco came from the tree of knowledge, she chose be rescued by Hannah coz she would be Kitten Lady &Coco would be able to spread extraordinary feline knowledge by cooperating &writing destiny with Hannah 😻

[@magscovers8924]

9 lives

[@SohiTheTinyKittenHuman]

Rescued from a tree , cancer, treatment left her vulnerable to FIP, fip lead to more cancer, then survived a snake bite.

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

I think she also has small cell lymphoma? You know, as well as the cancer she got likely from the FIP injections.

[@kitten8410]

Kitten lady, I don't know if you'll see this, but I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. My cat had FIP. Your video gave me the courage and knowledge I needed to save him. He has cleared observation. I also want to say hello to coco. She's been through so much it's amazing. That cats will to live must be very strong, because she knows she's loved so much by you

[@KittenLady]

That's amazing. Congratulations to you and your cat! I'm so glad he got the treatment he needed to survive.

[@mysticfox9718]

Kitten Lady gives us so much helpful and important information for pet owners to make sure our pets are safe and happy.

[@Evangelinerocks]

@@KittenLady My cat is also currently in FIP treatment because of Hannah and Coco ❤️ Coco has probably helped save so many lives and she doesn’t even know it!

[@cassie4994]

Imagine Hannah's life if she did not have extremely rich & famous parents?

[@Fayeluria]

My gosh. FIP, Cancer AND a rattlesnake bite? 😭 This really shows her resilience, but more than anything it shows your absolutely amazing above-and-beyond care. 💜

[@shadowcat6832]

Thank you for not demonizing the snake, oftentimes snakes are seen as evil and bad but they’re just trying to stay safe! So glad Coco is okay

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

The calm relocation when it all happened was King and Queen level

[@ILuvAyeAye]

@@larsonfamilyhouse I think he must have been trained, that's not equipment everyone has on hand or knows how to properly use. I'm so grateful he was.

[@haleyq9444]

You've got a titanium cat there. Coco is like that quote about Teddy Roosevelt, if death comes it'll have to take her sleeping because it won't survive if she's awake.

[@mimimo6010]

Oh no, poor Coco. Between her cancer and the snake bite, she's been through so much. Glad she survived

[@emmapoolman7900]

And surviving FIP

[@mysticfox9718]

From seeing the auto with the words from Hannah and her husband are saying and I can imagine of how freaked out they were! 😧

[@deepvalley6698]

This cat has more than one guardian angel.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

The whole chiorl

[@paolagrando5079]

Coco has more than the average 9 lives. 💜

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

99.

[@OhSoUnicornly]

I love that Andrew just *happened* to have venomous snake tools on hand! 😂

[@exdus235]

👍👍👍

[@KittenLady]

We joke that he is the "rattler man of San Diego" because he is the person who our neighbors always call to humanely remove snakes.

[@kalmicheals5170]

I just recently lost one of my pups to a rattlesnake because i wasn’t prepared enough to know what to do for him or what to look for so thank you for making this video so people can be better prepared to act in emergency situations like these ❤ im glad your baby is okay i was here when you first rescued coco and i always thought she was a trooper.

[@bakarangerpinku]

There are rattlesnake safety classes for your dogs.

[@FreakyBo0o]

I'm very sorry for your loss

[@andydrewlinger9301]

@@bakarangerpinkuWhere? Online? Through animal welfare associations like the ASPCA? Please elaborate...

[@Cathrin1801]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@femcelgirlfren]

rip ❤

[@Charharr]

Wow, that audio is haunting. So glad you saw it happen, and were able to get her treatment so quickly.

[@wolfsong4720]

I have never been happier to live in a place with no venemous snakes. So happy Coco is thriving and doing okay!

[@susanwilliams2392]

Sames, no snakes at all here, and I hadn't even considered how dangerous it would be for pets and snakes to interact. I've never seen a real snake, but the terror in poor Hannah's voice was next level

[@CrimsonAkato]

no snakes in the town but many in the river over here xD I remember getting jumped at abd almost being bitten by one when I was 4 .. tho I don't think it was venomous don't think we have venomous species here

[@CrimsonAkato]

I did a quick Google of species that live in our area ... well damn it was a venomous one glad my 4 year old legs could run away quickly xD

[@morningrosie3684]

We have rattlesnakes, but so rare that no one I’ve known has ever seen them. They’re more in the southern half of my state and even then they are rare, and that’s the only venomous snake that is possible in this place. Mostly we just get grass snakes. This is why I love the north.

[@Felicat82]

Just goes to show, even the "safe" spaces our beloved animals inhabit can become dangerous in seconds. Thank you for sharing Coco's story. Give her lots of kisses from us all! Thank you for ensuring the snake's safety, too. The little guy was probably terrified as well.

[@elijahh2220]

I love how you point out that the snake wasn't acting out of malice and it's best for both parties that they can't get into the catio. You have so much empathy for every being and it's just beautiful to see. (Also, "danger noodle" lol)

[@benwatkins1976]

It's not a good thing I live in Australia and my cat was bit by a brown snake ,by the time we got to her she couldn't walk . We took her to the vet. The doctor put her on a drip and didn't need antivenom, but an overnight at the vet on the drip, she came good

[@zammmerjammer]

Kitties gotta be careful around the danger noodles.

[@cathycat4989]

6:46 thank you. I really appreciate that you understand the snake did nothing wrong. Snake is gonna snake, and Cat is going to Cat. No bad guy or blame necessary. Also, glad Coco is feeling better. She's definitely an iron kitty

[@angelicagaldos]

I'm glad Coco survived. Give her a hug and a kiss for me.

[@jerrylepoppin]

My cat was bitten by a brown snake about a year ago, and one wallet consuming black hole later she's still here to tell the tale. Since we didn't see the snake or the confrontation ourselves, what saved our cat's life was noticing behavioural changes! I think many cats tend to hide or go to specific spots when they are sick, and for our cat that is her favourite spot outside next to the aviary. Normally if you go out to say hello to her, she'll jump up and come over for pats, but this time she didn't move an inch and I knew something was up. I didn't think it was a snake bite at first (I thought she might have eaten poison or something), but I am enterally grateful we decided to take her to the vet regardless, because we almost certainly would have lost her otherwise. Even despite the fact we caught on fairly early, she had to be cared for in the pet hospital on oxygen and IV for a few days, and lost a lot of muscle strength. She's a mostly indoor cat now, much to her displeasure. But that's what you get for taking on the second most poisonous snake in the world!

[@michellevanderbyl]

Coco is a fuzzy miracle. Can't believe what she has survived to date. Thank goodness she is O.K.

[@floopyboo]

I'm glad your cat is okay. :) Thanks for being snake positive.

[@exdus235]

Snake positive. I noticed and appreciated that as well. 👍👍👍 😊

[@ladyspectre7170]

Aww poor Coco, She's been through so much the last few years. I'm so glad she survived.💙

[@susumuaoki422]

That small bit with a cat carrier near the door... True professional caregiver. Somehow it hit more that the 'turn off the video and rush to the vet' bit. Maybe because of the delayed understanding. I'm glad it ended up good!

[@ennui7778]

Oh my goodness! What a terrifying experience, I am SO happy that coco survived. I would like to build a (snake proof!!) catio someday for supervised enrichment, but wildlife like venomous snakes and coyotes are among the biggest reasons I don't allow my cats to go outside!! Lost too many childhood cats to vehicles and "disappearances" 😭 I would be so devastated if my babies ever got hurt, as an adult now I take my responsibility for their safety very seriously! And thankfully despite being indoor/outdoor cats before we adopted them, they are both perfectly happy indoor cats now-they much prefer demanding affection and cuddles from us rather than going outside 🥺 Anyway, good work Hannah! Your vigilance and preparedness saved Coco's life!!

[@ms2189]

Coco, cat of 9 x 9 lives! Happy you are okay, Coco! This is also a good reminder/lesson that rattlesnakes are born poisonous!

[@nickmay9797]

So lucky that you seen it happen if you didn’t see it you wouldn’t of known lucky cat that’s 8 left Coco.🐍🙀🐍 And leave them danger noodle alone lol love that name for them 🐍.

[@josephinejekyl5848]

Oh God. That horrible cold feeling in your chest when something serious happens and you have to call an emergency to the vets. I feel for you. Thank goodness coco is alright. My cats always seem to have emergencies when most vets are closed on National holidays. It's good to have a 24 hour clinic in your phone as well

[@mrychards6682]

I would almost say that it's a requirement that emergencies occur on Sundays/holidays.

[@andydrewlinger9301]

24-hour clinic option...excellent point.

[@FirstnameLastnames]

Illness: You aren’t so tough Coco: Hold my catnip

[@DonnaArnold1981]

Coco is a hardcore cat. Thankfully she was in safe hands and you guys acted so fast.

[@oldschoolcajun]

Coco said, "Nope Rope, you gotta go". I am so glad that your fearless warrior is ok. But she is beginning to go through those nine lives very quickly. Mom and Dad need to have a sit down with her.

[@hazelgrunts]

Someone already said this but thank you for not demonizing the snake, it was just protecting itself after all. The situation isn’t good for either party

[@loricat5606]

I hadn't thought about keeping a cat carrier at the door in case of emergency! Will definitely be doing that from now on, thank you!

[@misssmith7225]

I didn't know that there was anti-venom for animals. Or that Vet Hospitals would be able to do that type of care. I really had no idea. Everyone has gaps of important unknown information. Thank you for filling this one for me. Thank you so much for the video.

[@drama_king_august7974]

as someone who adores cats and reptiles, thank you so much for acknowledging that the snake was acting in self defense and safely relocating it! all animals are great, but not all animals are great in the same space. i'm so glad coco is okay :))

[@cumulonimbusderie]

Oh no! Good to see she’s doing well.

[@KathrinHausermann]

I am so glad Coco survived :)) I am glad the catio is now Snake proof and snake survived too and got relocated by Andrew.

[@saintoffailure]

That was very insightful, I am so glad Coco is okay. You did really well! Also thank you for not blaming the Snake

[@cammixc]

Coco...you are one tough kitty!

[@Starfall_Official]

Oh my! I am so glad that Coco is okay. ❤ She is an absolute warrior for fighting off cancer and surviving the rattlesnake bite.

[@bitterbeauty711]

😢Poor Coco baby. I’m glad you relocated the snake instead of beating it to death with a shovel. Most people are nice, but after seeing their pet get bit and having to get anti-venom, they get home so angry/upset, they hand down a death sentence out of a misplaced sense of vengeance. It’s not the snakes fault. Snakes are gonna snake

[@BloodyBeetle]

My cat somehow had his claw behind his back and dragged the brown snake to my parents and they got rid of the brown snake and pringles was 100% fine but we took him to a vet just in case and he was fine lol

[@SurelyAzura]

Coco is a mad lad, fighting cancer and a rattlesnakes. Andrew’s snake tattoo is looking real funny rn tho

[@suzannesanderson]

Oh no, not Coco poor darling. Glad she's ok now.

[@GeistView]

You can also recognize a Rattle Snake from its eye shields (the lip over the eyes). We have lots of snakes at our property in the foothills west of Madera.

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Wow, Coco really does have nine lives! She kicked cancer and now snakebite! Go Coco 🎉. And thanks for posting this Hannah, thank goodness for your quick reaction!

[@carolineindacityphx]

Omg! The audio is intense! My heart is still racing. Aww, Coco. I am so glad you are okay. 🖤🖤🖤

[@cherylsalvato9252]

Poor Coco she has been through so much. It is giving her mama heart attacks.

[@linzerj9904]

Coco has been thru so much - cancer, FIP, and now a rattlesnake bite?! She's such a trooper, I'm so glad she's ok!

[@theycalledmelethabo_9713]

Thank God she survived. And thank God there are no venomous snakes here in Germany 😟 the panic in your voice when you noticed it's a snake...

[@ashleyj0]

How terrifying!!! I'm so glad this turned out ok.

[@christineyoung4349]

Keeping a carrier by the door ? Lol you’re the best. You’re the mother of all fur babies in the world. Gos bless you !!

[@Ptaaruonn]

Move aside Chuck Norris, Coco has entered the building !**hugs**

[@jlsalyers1975]

Poor Coco! She has survived so much!

[@debramcroberts6848]

So glad coco’s okay. She’s been through enough after cancer and other health scares. Reminds me of my grandparents’ farm cat, Peekie. She faced things when the cards are stacked against her, yet she overcomes it in stride while protecting the farm. She’s nearly 20 years old if not over and still protects her farm kingdom, even though she slowed down and prefers sleeping the sun.

[@rubyensor3007]

I'm glad Coco's okay.

[@pamgrant832]

We have been considering a catio but have been concerned about snakes getting in through the wire. On the mountain here in WV we have 2 poisonous snakes. We definitely keep an eye on them because of our great pyrenees. I dont think I would be comfortable with a catio unless it had good screening but cats are so hard on any we have found. So glad you were there and that Coco will be OK. Baby rattler bites can be worse than the big ones.

[@pamgrant832]

@Haley Hackney Lots of the timberrattler bites around here are dry bites unless you pin them but those small ones will strike and multiple times. Unfortunately lots of people pick them up "because they dont have a rattle" Its not that they are more poisonous. Regardless I wouldnt want any of them in my catio. 🙀🌾

[@pamgrant832]

@Haley Hackney oh i agree. My niece was bit by a pygmy rattler in FL. It was a nasty bite. Big snake, small snake, dry or not it is going to hurt.

[@lokestrange]

She's Coco the Wonder Cat! All that can stop her now is the need to nap, closed doors and her own steely will. Live long and prosper, sweet Coco. Oof, I felt that panic set in as you realized Coco was playing with a snake. That split second switch to terror is potent pet parent nightmare fuel! Rattlers are so common here in Cali, I'd be surprised if at least half of animal hospitals in the state didn't carry rattler antivenin through the spring and summer months. Especially down south, where it gets and stays hotter so there are more active rattlesnakes for pets and working animals to come into contact with. Antivenin doesn't last long in a fridge, though, so places that need it most often require frequent re-supplies, which is primarily where the availability issue comes into this equation. Places that report a lot of bites are (understandably) prioritized to prevent liquid gold from going to waste. Snake-proofing the catio was an excellent idea, I'm gonna hafta pass the mesh idea along to a few friends with catios, so thank you for that solution! Nobody needs a rattlesnake in their catio, no matter how badly the cats wanna play with it.

[@petert3355]

Little bit of Aussie Advice for Coco.... "Don't play with the Nope Rope!" So glad Coco is ok, your quick response definitely was a major factor in the good outcome here.

[@lisal9488]

Poor Coco's really been through it. I'm glad she's doing well.

[@jessicajessica4902]

Coco is amazing. We need to study her generics. Beats cancer! Beats FIP Beats a snake bite! Coco is magic...with a very cool mama!

[@marinewife08]

Coco literally has 9 lives ❤

[@cheriekarley2479]

Honestly poor Coco she’s been through so very much give her lots of hugs love and kisses from me please. I love your furry family and Hubby too😉 Cheers cherieK 🦋🌈🐿🇦🇺

[@xlerb2286]

Cancer, FIP, snakebite. That is one tough cat!! So glad it's a happy ending. One of the nice things about living in a northern plains state is there are no poisonous snakes here, and not much in the way of poisonous insects, scorpions, etc. either. Not that it's safe to let a cat out. Cities are still dangerous, and in rural areas there are plenty of predators. Our cats stay indoors.

[@peregrina7701]

Another notch for Miss Coco's lengthy (!) survival tally. One tough cat and two fast and resourceful cat parents. Thanks for the video :)

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Really, really happy Coco pulled through so quickly! I wonder if the snake being a baby might have also helped some, with less potent venom? Either way, very lucky you caught it so fast! And for those with dogs, my caution would be that if you have a back yard or go on nature walks, be careful of toads. For a few months with my last dog, we kept getting toads in the yard. The dog would want to take a lick from them and would instantly regret it. She foamed at the mouth and I would wash her mouth out with water and she then seemed fine, but it was always scary.

[@mariag.8242]

I lived in Florida for one miserable year and in spring one of my cats started catching little toads, which yes, made him very sick. I kept a close eye out and every time he got his mouth on a toad I grabbed him and used a turkey baster to rinse his mouth thoroughly. I’m a vegetarian so why I had a turkey baster was unknown, but I found out 😅 and of course being rinsed was unpleasant so he became reluctant to pounce on toads.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

Smaller rattlers don't have as much venom, but they often release all they have when they bite. Like juvenile skunks spray all the stench have at a predator, adults only spray enough to get them to leave. Adult rattlers have learned to only deliver enough venom to immobilize thier prey, (far less than needed tor humans and larger pets), so they inject less venom overall than a juvenile, even though thier glands are larger and fuller. The venom takes days to weeks (depending on species) to replenish thier venom glands, it isn't like filling up a water balloon.

[@exdus235]

Snakes can slither vertically, up many types of surfaces. It would seem that a tight mesh screen should be installed over the ENTIRE cattio enclosure. 🤔 As for your quick action, and Coco's recovery, such a happy story within a scary, warning video. Thanks for sharing the lesson. 👍

[@thegruntgoober2507]

Poor kitty :( Glad she survived! The hospital/vet did a great job!

[@IrnBruNYC]

After watching this I immediately searched Google for my nearest 24-hour vet hospitals and added them to my contacts. I should have done that a long time ago as my cat is an indoor/outdoor cat. Sweet Miss Coco’s misfortune will probably save the lives of other pets.

[@nicnaknoc]

Coco is spending lives like it's going out of fashion Coco slow down baby

[@665Kattt]

I'm so glad that your sweet baby is ok. Since it was a baby snake, you probably have a nesting area nearby.

[@walrider]

Danger Noodle is now my go-to name for snakes. Thanks.

[@socgrrrl]

Coco is so tough. I’m glad she’s okay. 💗

[@NotWhatTheySay]

In Mallorca we don't have venomous snakes, however people have been abandoning their pets snakes and even illegal venomous ones, there's always a possibility of one one entering my garden where my cat is of at the spayed colony I take care. I feel like, a bit hopeless unless see it and show it to some lucky formed vet 🙈 just wish for the best and remembering some tips i guess ❤

[@kimclark3569]

Coco is soooooooo fortunate to have you as her cat mommy! Thank God she's ok.

[@ninademci1500]

Hannah, oh my God. I’m glad she’s o.k.! You and Andrew did a fantastic job! Poor Coco. She just wanted to make friends with, and play with the baby Rattlesnake.

[@megancaldaia6708]

So happy that you were OK Cocoa. No More Nope Ropes for you Cocoa.

[@Tama-Hero]

Coco is the most resilient cat I think I have ever seen in my life

[@NancyLiedel]

No rattlesnakes here, except one that's water loving and Kit doesn't go out, but if she did? She loathes wet.. Thank goodness. I would have lost it and been sobbing. The babies have stronger venom.

[@jjbee11]

That’s actually a myth! Babies have the same amount of venom as adults, often less!

[@SapphirasMama]

I live in Australia and so we have venomous snakes of course. My friend had 2 dogs that was protecting her son from a deadly snake. Both dogs got bitten and she had to rush both dogs to the vet. Sadly the closest vet could only do one dog at a time with antivenom (monitoring and administration as they had low staff numbers). So my friend made the tough decision to give the meds to the worst of the 2 and hope the other dog would hold on until the first one was finished. Sadly, the dog crashed not long after and didn't make it. The dog that did get the meds, survived. Both dogs are heroes though as they saved a 6 year old

[@JenPolishAholic]

Oh Coco, no playing with the danger noodles. I am so glad she is ok

[@sinimeg]

I’m so glad that Coco is ok, she really can’t catch a break the poor thing 😅 Also, thank you for taking care of the snake too and not harming them even when they hurt Coco, your kindness is very appreciated ❤

[@RyanSmith6644]

That’s one tough cat. She clearly has a will to live. I saw a guy who’s dog got but by a baby rattle snake. His owner was still walking it not realizing it was a rattle snake. My bf told them to get their dog to the emergency vet immediately. I hope that dog lived. It is scary to me because I had no clue we had rattle snakes around my town I thought they were more in the mountains and high desert.

[@lisamorgan3419]

So you're telling me that this cat survived being stuck in a tree, cancer, and now a rattlesnake?! I guess cats really do have 9 lives.

[@jjbee11]

Stuck in a tree, cancer, FIP, cancer again, and now a rattlesnake 😅

[@lisamorgan3419]

I thought I forgot something, thank you!

[@xandermin]

I'm glad you guys didn't villainize the snake. Rattlesnakes are an important part of the circle of life, and we need to respect them and learn how to share the world with them 💛

[@FrozenVaIkyrie]

Coco survivor!!

[@deed5811]

Coco - please don't play with danger noodles 🐍

[@CorneliaAB]

Poor Coco! So happy she’s back to normal. And she has the best mummy!

[@lado0353]

Les neuf vies du chat revue par Coco. Tant mieux qu'elle aille bien cette adorable choupinette 😻

[@vickiegilmore283]

THANK YOU KITTEN LADY! I checked my catio and found 2 small openings. I live in Arizona no less. Gibson, Red, and Sonny thank you too!

[@midnights2631]

Coco is a trooper, she's gone through so much and survives. Good thing you and Andrew noticed the snake.

[@svanhildmarielarsen5983]

Coco sure is a surviver. How many lives does she have left by now? Good thing that you were there when it happened....!

[@kaijusushi8165]

Rattlesnakes can control the amount of venom they inject when they bite, and they will adjust it according to the size of their prey or the level of threat / anger that they are experiencing when being attacked.

[@raehex9092]

Coco doing the 9 lives speedrun.

[@adinace]

Coco, baby girl what you doing!!! You scared the sh!t out of everyone! I'm glad you guys worked quick because that sounded INTENSE. 😥

[@mekkiepoo]

Poor Coco has gone though so much...

[@Sicara91]

Poor Coco can't catch a break, I'm glad she's ok

[@marcellahilferty9301]

Coco the miracle cat. Thank goodness she lives with awesome individuals ❤

[@rosemarygaeta8205]

Oh wow, that's super scary! So happy she's ok.