Cardiotoxic Effects of Micrurus surinamensis (Cuvier, 1817) Snake Venom.
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DOI: 10.1007/s12012-021-09640-7
Abstract: Micrurus surinamensis is a coral snake from the Elapidae family of wide distribution in Amazonia Forest. Its venom contains neurotoxins that induce muscular and respiratory paralysis; however, its cardiovascular action is not yet characterized. The… read more here.
Keywords: venom; micrurus surinamensis; snake; cardiotoxic effects ... See more keywords
Presence of the large aquatic snake Palaeophis africanus in the middle Eocene marine margin of the Congo Basin, Cabinda, Angola
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geobios.2020.11.002
Abstract: Abstract Ten isolated snake vertebrae from Landana and Sassa-Zao, Cabinda Exclave, Angola, present a “primitive” grade morphology with a weak lateral compression and do not belong to Palaeophis aff. typhaeus as originally referred to. They… read more here.
Keywords: cabinda; presence large; snake; palaeophis africanus ... See more keywords
Potential of herbal cocktail of medicinal plant extracts against ‘big four’ snake venoms from India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.04.006
Abstract: Background Venomous snake bites cause acute medical emergencies and are fatal. India accounts for large proportion of snake-bite deaths globally. Medically important ‘BIG FOUR’ snakes of India are Bungarus caeruleus (krait), Naja naja (cobra), Echis… read more here.
Keywords: herbal cocktail; venom; big four; cocktail ... See more keywords
Local and hematological alterations induced by Philodryas olfersii snake venom in mice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.03.013
Abstract: &NA; Envenomation by the South American opisthoglyphous snake Philodryas olfersii causes local pain, edema, erythema and ecchymosis; systemic envenomation is rare. In this work, we examined the inflammatory activity of P. olfersii venom (10, 30… read more here.
Keywords: philodryas olfersii; venom; hematological alterations; venom mice ... See more keywords
Investigation of the inhibitory potential of phospholipase A2 inhibitor gamma from Sinonatrix annularis to snake envenomation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.07.019
Abstract: ABSTRACT SaPLI&ggr; is a novel gamma phospholipase A2 inhibitor (PLI) recently isolated from Sinonatrix annularis, a Chinese endemic non‐venomous snake. To explore the neutralization effects of saPLI&ggr; in snakebite envenomation, a dose equivalent to LD50… read more here.
Keywords: venom; sapli ggr; snake; ggr ... See more keywords
Two pathways for venom toxin entry consequent to injection of an Australian elapid snake venom
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45022-4
Abstract: Here we test and refute the hypothesis that venom toxins from an Australian elapid, the Eastern Brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis, PTx), solely require lymphatic transport to enter the circulation. Studies were made using anaesthetised non-recovery… read more here.
Keywords: consequent injection; venom; snake; entry ... See more keywords
Validation of eDNA methods for managing the terrestrial invasive snake Lampropeltis californiae on the Canary Islands
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-96387-8
Abstract: Invasive snakes are among the most challenging invaders worldwide due to their exceptionally low detection rate and grave ecological impacts. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a promising tool to improve invasive snake detection and… read more here.
Keywords: terrestrial invasive; snake; lampropeltis californiae; californiae ... See more keywords
Science meets the taipan: the discovery and description of an iconic venomous snake
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DOI: 10.1071/zo25009
Abstract: Reflecting its large size and potent venom, the coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) from northern Australia has been the subject of several books and popular articles but published accounts of the species’ discovery and classification by… read more here.
Keywords: meets taipan; science; snake; discovery description ... See more keywords
What snake is that? Common Australian snake species are frequently misidentified or unidentified
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DOI: 10.1080/10871209.2020.1769778
Abstract: ABSTRACT Human-wildlife conflicts are influenced by the public’s ability to identify dangerous species. We determined the snakes most commonly involved in conflicts by comparing types of “problem snakes” by location (urban/non-urban) for 9,627 calls to… read more here.
Keywords: australian snake; species frequently; common australian; snake common ... See more keywords
Consecutive envenomation of two men bitten by the same coral snake (Micrurus corallinus)
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2019.1610568
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To report two patients who developed systemic neurotoxicity after consecutive bites by the same coral snake. Case report: Two previously healthy men (32-year-old and 34-year-old) found a coral snake in a woodpile while… read more here.
Keywords: micrurus corallinus; consecutive envenomation; two men; envenomation two ... See more keywords
Bioinspired 3D-Printed Snakeskins Enable Effective Serpentine Locomotion of a Soft Robotic Snake.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2022.0051
Abstract: We present a multi-material three-dimensional-printed snakeskin with orthotropic friction anisotropy, which permits undulatory slithering of a soft snake robot on rough surfaces. Such a snakeskin is composed of a soft skin base and embedded rigid… read more here.
Keywords: locomotion; bioinspired printed; snake; enable effective ... See more keywords