Citation

McNally J, Boesen K, Boyer L. Vet. Clin. North Am. Exot. Anim. Pract. 2008; 11(2): 389-401.

Affiliation

Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin, Room B308, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cvex.2008.01.003

PMID

18406394

Abstract

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.

Language: en