Exotic reptile bites.
Reptiles are a growing part of the exotic pet trade, and reptile bites have been considered innocuous in the emergency medicine literature. Two cases are reported of reptile bites, one from a green iguana and the other from a reticulated python. The treatment concerns associated with reptile bites are discussed.
Kelsey
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Department of Emergency Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center 90033, USA.
Ehrlich
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Henderson
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000628:therapy; D017821:Boidae; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007076:Iguanas; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy