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Venomous Snakes and Lizards of New Mexico
EDIS, 2023 New Mexico is home to many incredible and unique landscapes inhabited by many equally incredible animals. Some of these animals, however, may be an unwelcome sight to many visitors and residents of the Land of Enchantment. Eleven venomous snakes and one
Brandon M. Bourassa +3 more
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Biochemistry Research International, 2013 The metalloproteinase composition and biochemical profiles of rattlesnake venom can be highly variable among rattlesnakes of the same species. We have previously shown that the neurotoxic properties of the Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus ...
Ruben K. Dagda +4 more
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Rattlesnake Envenomation in Three Dairy Goats
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Cases of rattlesnake envenomation in dairy goats are lacking. These cases present three dairy goats presented to a veterinary referral hospital for envenomation of Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus).
Joseph Smith, David Kovalik, Anita Varga
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The thermogenesis of digestion in rattlesnakes [PDF]
Journal of Experimental Biology, 2004 SUMMARYSome snakes have a feeding regime characterized by the infrequent ingestion of relatively large meals, causing impressive increments in post-prandial metabolism. Metabolism remains elevated for many days, while digestion proceeds, resulting in considerable investment of time and energy.
Tattersall, G. J. +4 more
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Recognizing Florida's Venomous Snakes
EDIS, 2005 Florida is home to 45 species of native snakes, six of which are venomous (poisonous). The venomous species include five pit vipers (Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Copperhead, and Cottonmouth) and the Coral ...
Steve A. Johnson, Martin B. Main
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Crotalic accidents in Brazil: actualities and perspectives
Revista Médica de Minas Gerais, 2022 Introduction: Ophidian accidents are neglected events in tropical and in developing countries, including Brazil. Serpents of the Crotalus genus (rattlesnakes) are those that produce the highest case-fatality in the country.
Hammer, Fernanda Martins +2 more
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Biochemical comparison of venoms from young Colombian Crotalus durissus cumanensis and their parents
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2010 Crotalus durissus cumanensis, a rattlesnake endemic to Colombia and Venezuela, is considered one of the most lethal snake species in Latin America. The aim of the present study was to compare the protein content and biological activity of the venom ...
N Céspedes +7 more
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Coexisting with Venomous Snakes
EDISUrban landscapes are expanding, increasing the wildland-urban interface and leading to more frequent wildlife-human conflict. This publication discusses how to reduce conflict venomous snakes.
Brandon M. Bourassa +3 more
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American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) bite accidents in dogs in Argentina
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2000 The symptomatology and treatment of two dogs bitten by Crotalus durissus terrificus are described. Neurological signs were present few minutes after the accident with local anesthesia and ataxia of the affected limb and neurotoxic fascia.
P. Koscinczuk +4 more
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Estimating actual versus detected road mortality rates for a northern viper
Global Ecology and Conservation, 2018 Mitigation of adverse effects of roads on wildlife benefits from a fundamental understanding of the number of animals killed by traffic. Road surveys are a key part in quantifying this mortality; however, without accounting for scavenging and observer ...
Stephanie A. Winton +3 more
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