Diversification rates and phenotypic evolution in venomous snakes (Elapidae) [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2016 The relationship between rates of diversification and of body size change (a common proxy for phenotypic evolution) was investigated across Elapidae, the largest radiation of highly venomous snakes.
Michael S. Y. Lee +3 more
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Micrurus ibiboboca (Serpentes, Elapidae) is not a Guiana Shield species [PDF]
Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2004 Micrurus ibiboboca (Serpentes, Elapidae) is not a Guiana Shield ...
Ross D. MacCulloch, Amy Lathrop
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Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges in the Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo: Insights From Ethnozoological Surveys. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe present study analyzes wildlife species use indices and a vulnerability in the Aledjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo. The Importance Value‐in‐use Index (IVIUsp) indicates that the most valued species are the patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas), the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), and the green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis).
Borozi W, Atakpama W, Assou D, Natta AK.
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Surface Topography and Ultrastructure of the Spectacular Cells in the Eyes of Land and Sea Snakes (Squamata, Reptilia): Functional Adaptations of Micro-Ornamentation. [PDF]
J MorpholABSTRACT Although the surface micro‐ornamentation of the scales within the skin of snakes has been the subject of many previous studies, there has been little work done on the spectacle, a protective (keratinised) goggle separated from the underlying cornea by a sub‐spectacular space. The surface ultrastructure of the “Oberhäutchen” of the spectacle is
Collin HB +6 more
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Identification and Characterization of Novel Serpentoviruses in Viperid and Elapid Snakes [PDF]
VirusesViruses in the subfamily Serpentovirinae (order Nidovirales, family Tobaniviridae) can cause significant morbidity and mortality in captive snakes, but documented infections have been limited to snakes of the Boidae, Colubridae, Homalopsidae, and ...
Steven B. Tillis +11 more
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Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Krait Bites in the Emergency Department: A Series of Three Cases [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Envenomation from snakebites continues to be a severe public health issue in many parts of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Saurabh Jha +4 more
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One Bite, Two Severe Envenomations Despite Antivenom Therapy: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT This case report describes a 12‐year‐old child who was bitten by a cobra and developed two distinct systemic neurotoxic episodes, 19 h apart, along with severe local envenoming, despite receiving appropriate treatment with antivenom and making a full recovery.
Shukla R +4 more
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Rapid Progressive Course of Naja Naja Oxiana-bitten Patient [PDF]
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2022 Cases of snakebites especially with an elapidae are considered as a medical emergency. However, in some cases of elapidae envenomation, bite signs might be unpredictable.Case: Dorsal surface of the second finger of a 39-year-old man was bitten by N. Naja
Maliheh Rajabi +3 more
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A case of cobra bite complicated with basilar artery occlusion
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2023 Snakebite is one of the most common complaints related to wilderness medicine. Venomous snakebite manifestation is divided into local and systemic envenomation.
Siti Nasrina Binti Yahaya +2 more
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Molecular evidence for the first records of facultative parthenogenesis in elapid snakes [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2018 Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction by which embryos develop from unfertilized eggs. Parthenogenesis occurs in reptiles; however, it is not yet known to occur in the widespread elapid snakes (Elapidae), which include well-known taxa such as
L. Allen +2 more
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