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It depends what species of snake bit it - and how small the dog is. Rattlesnake bites are almost always fatal to small animals, as they inject a considerable amount of venom (more than is needed).

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A house dog could, and a wild dog, such as a dingo, could.

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A rattlesnake's venom can kill a dog in less than 45 seconds.

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Copperhead venom is the mildest of all the pit vipers, yet dogs and small children or those with compromised health could be fatally impacted by this snake's bite..Seek help immediately.

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I guess if it is has a lot of poison in its fangs.

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That would depend upon the species of snake, where the dog was bitten and the amount of venom injected. In most cases, without treatment, it takes several hours for the venom to do its work.

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for up to 5 hours

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