title: Vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) bite in a dog.
abstract: A vine snake bite in a dog is reported. There was continued minor bleeding from the assumed nose bite site for 4 days. Currently manufactured snakebite antivenom is not effective against vine snake bites and treatment is supportive.
authors.affiliation: Arboretum Animal Clinic, PO Box 21456, Richards Bay 3900, South Africa.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Otto
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Blaylock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D017812:Colubridae; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D012910:Snake Venoms