'Venomous' bites from non-venomous snakes. (2021)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- 'Venomous' bites from non-venomous snakes. (2021)
- Main Title:
- 'Venomous' bites from non-venomous snakes.
- Authors:
- Weinstein, Scott A
Warrell, D. A
Keyler, Dan - Contents:
- 1. A summary of taxing taxonomic considerations: non-front-fanged snakes and the shifting sands of systematics 2. Differences between buccal gland secretion and associated venom delivery systems of front-fanged snakes and non-front-fanged snakes: Low- versus high-pressure gland function and canaliculated versus solid dentition 3. A brief overview of the history of non-front-fanged snake venom research 4. Medically significant bites by non-front-fanged snakes (NFFCs) 5. Summary and conclusions Appendix A. Representative unverified cases of medically significant non-front-fanged snake bites posted on the internet B. Representative lethal potency ranges and yields of venoms and other oral products from selected non-front-fanged colubroid snakes C. Strategies for management of gram-negative septicemia: are there lessons to be learned for managing venom-induced coagulopathies? D. Legal considerations regarding private ownership of venomous snakes (including hazard level 1 non-front fanged snakes): an opinionated essay E. List of examined osteological specimens
- Edition:
- Second edition
- Publisher Details:
- Amsterdam : Elsevier
- Publication Date:
- 2021
- Extent:
- 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
- Subjects:
- 615.942
Snakebites -- Treatment
Colubridae
Poisonous snakes -- Venom
Venom -- Physiological effect
Venom -- Toxicology - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9780128227879
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780128227862
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