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Next-generation sequencing yields the complete mitogenome of the blue-banded sea-snake (Squamata: Elapidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
We report the complete mitogenome of Hydrophis cyanocinctus, which is 17,750 bp in size and includes 13 protein-coding (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 2 control regions. PCGs, with 13 genes, is 11,427 bp in length.
Qingbo Qiu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rediscovery of the Banded Krait Bungarus fasciatus (Schneider 1801) (Serpentes: Elapidae) from Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India

open access: yesJournal of Threatened Taxa, 2009
We report the rediscovery of the Banded Krait Bungarus fasciatus (Schneider 1801) (Serpentes: Elapidae) from Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India after a gap of about 100 years based on three specimens that were observed in Eturnagaram Wildlife ...
C. Srinivasulu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quid Pro Quo: A Documented Case of Cannibalism in the Red-Bellied Black Snake Pseudechis porphyriacus in Lamington (Queensland, Australia)

open access: yesDiversity, 2023
The red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a member of the Elapidae family and is distributed on the east coast of Australia. The species is known to feed on a variety of ectothermic prey, including frogs and lizards. It is also known to be
Tim Lüddecke
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual dimorphism in size and shape of the head in the sea snake Emydocephalus annulatus (Hydrophiinae, Elapidae)

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
In snakes, divergence in head size between the sexes has been interpreted as an adaptation to intersexual niche divergence. By overcoming gape-limitation, a larger head enables snakes of one sex to ingest larger prey items.
R. Shine, C. Goiran
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Epidemiology and characteristics of coral snake bites reported to the National Poison Data System (2006‒2022)

open access: yesJournal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Objectives North American coral snake envenomations can result in life‐threatening neurotoxicity. Their bites are relatively rare, making large studies difficult.
Mary E. Velagapudi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Local Ecological Knowledge and Cultural Perceptions of Snakes in Sudan

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.
In Sudan, snakes are viewed through a mix of ecological, cultural, and spiritual lenses, shaping both conservation attitudes and health responses. Our survey (n = 192) across 16 states revealed frequent encounters, polarized conservation views, widespread killing of snakes, reliance on traditional remedies, and strong public support (95%) for ...
Rania M. H. Baleela   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

axonomía de serpientes en el Noroeste del Perú

open access: yesManglar, 2018
Se realizó una pesquisa en la provincia de Piura con el objetivo de identificar familias y especies de serpientes, cuya captura fue a través de búsqueda directa en los hábitats.
Kriss Calero   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Kleptoparasitism in Micrurus mipartitus (Squamata, Elapidae) competing for the same Caecilia sp. (Gymnophiona, Caeciliidae) in western Colombia

open access: yesHerpetozoa
Kleptoparasitism, or food theft, is seldom reported in wild populations of snakes. Here, we describe as case where two Red-tailed Coral Snakes, Micrurus mipartitus, were observed competing for the same caecilian prey, either Caecilia leucocephala or C ...
Henrik Bringsøe, Niels Poul Dreyer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Snakebite

open access: yesMacromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Volume 227, Issue 1, 15 January 2026.
Snakebite envenomation affects between 1.8 and 5.5 million people annually, many of whom suffer disabilities or even death. Current antivenoms are composed of plasma‐derived antibodies. However, there remains an underexplored opportunity to utilise polymer‐based nanoparticles.
Neil Prabhakar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reptiles Fauna of Sabzevar, Northeastern Iran [PDF]

open access: yesIranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics, 2016
The reptile's fauna of Sabzevar was investigated during 10 years (2003-2013). In total 43 species belonging to 29 genera, 13families and two orders (Squamata and Testudines) were collected and identified.
Reza Nasrabadi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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