Quote Originally Posted by Toxxyc View Post
Correct, around 15x more potent. Volume plays an important role though, so even when bit, a healthy grown man is not likely to die (just get quite sick), unlike when a rattlesnake gives you a bite. Leave that untreated and chances are you will not survive.
The point is this virulent little bastard will put you down quickly. I know of a bite that was serious to have the unfortunate in ICU about 6 hours later. They bite and have the capability kill you fast enough. Do not underestimate them.