# Rattlesnake bite incidents in US and Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rattlesnake-bite-incidents-in-us-and-germany > Updated: 2026-08-18T16:07:19.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. Recent incidents involving rattlesnake bites have been reported in the United States and Germany. In the United States, two separate incidents occurred in late July. In Michigan, a man was bitten by an Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake while filming the reptile at a boat launch; he was treated with antivenom and is recovering. In Pennsylvania, a snake handler suffered a timber rattlesnake bite on his finger, resulting in severe swelling and an allergic reaction. The handler indicated that the finger might require removal. In Germany, a 33-year-old man in Osnabrück required emergency medical treatment via helicopter after being bitten by a rattlesnake while feeding it. The bite was considered life-threatening, necessitating the transport of antivenom to his location. Following the incident, authorities discovered a tarantula at the man's residence, and both animals were taken into custody as officials investigate potential violations of animal welfare and species protection laws. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot split among winners in Hesse and Lower Saxony The 50 million euro Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot has been won for the second consecutive time, split between one winner in North Hesse and two winners in Lower Saxony. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-in-lower-saxony-hospitalized-after-life-threatening-rattlesnake-bite ### 2026-07-26: Michigan man and Pennsylvania snake handler suffer rattlesnake bites A Michigan man was bitten by an Eastern Massasauga and treated with antivenom; Pennsylvania snake handler Mark Kline was bitten by a timber rattlesnake, faces possible finger loss and weeks off work. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michigan-man-and-pennsylvania-snake-handler-suffer-rattlesnake-bites --- Cite as: Rattlesnake bite incidents in US and Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rattlesnake-bite-incidents-in-us-and-germany