Toxicologic information resources for reptile envenomations.
The United States is the largest importer of reptiles in the world, with an estimated 1.5 to 2.0 million households keeping one or more reptiles. Snakes account for about 11% of these imports and it has been estimated that as many as 9% of these reptiles are venomous. Envenomations by nonindigenous venomous species are a rare but often serious medical emergency. Bites may occur during the care and handling of legitimate collections found in universities, zoos, or museums. The other predominant source of exotic envenomation is from amateur collectors participating in importation, propagation, and trade of non-native species. This article provides toxicologic information resources for snake envenomations.
McNally
Jude
J
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin, Room B308, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA. mcnally@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Boesen
Keith
K
Boyer
Leslie
L
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012104:Reptiles; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000506:poisoning*; D012911:Snakes; D013045:Species Specificity
D000997:Antivenins; D012910:Snake Venoms