'Venomous' bites from non-venomous snakes. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• 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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