Venomous Bites from Non-Venomous Snakes

ISBN-13: 9780128227862 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Scott A. Weinstein; David A. Warrell; Julian White

Spis treści

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