8 Snakes We Don’t Have Antivenom For if You Get Bitten
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1) African Bush Viper
The African bush viper is a venomous snake found in the central and western countries of Africa. They are arboreal snakes, meaning they prefer to hang out in trees. These snakes live in tropical rainforests and do not come in contact with humans very often, which is good because there is no antivenom for the African bush viper. They can get to be 2 ½ feet long and are bright green, red, orange, or yellow. Their scales are spiky, giving them a dragon-like look.
In April of 2021, a zoo employee at the San Diego Zoo was accidentally bitten by an African bush viper. The victim was rushed to the nearest hospital for evaluation and medical care. The venom of the African bush is a hemotoxin, so it slows blood clotting, destroys red blood cells, and can cause tissue damage and internal bleeding. A later report stated that the worker was recovering at home and should make a full recovery. The severity of bites can depend on the age of the snake, the type of bite, and other factors.
In April of 2021, a zoo employee at the San Diego Zoo was accidentally bitten by an African bush viper. The victim was rushed to the nearest hospital for evaluation and medical care. The venom of the African bush is a hemotoxin, so it slows blood clotting, destroys red blood cells, and can cause tissue damage and internal bleeding. A later report stated that the worker was recovering at home and should make a full recovery. The severity of bites can depend on the age of the snake, the type of bite, and other factors.
2) Spiny Bush Viper
Similar to the African bush viper, the spiny viper is usually green with spiky scales that stick up. They can grow to be 2 feet to 2 ½ feet long and live mostly in trees. They can be found in the eastern and central countries of Africa in swamps, woodlands, and tropical rainforests. There is no antivenom for the spiny bush viper, and their venom is a neurotoxin that can cause internal hemorrhaging of organs. Because the spiny bush viper lives in secluded areas, bites on humans are extremely rare.
3) Malayan Blue Coral snake
The Malayan blue coral Snake is a beautifully colored snake with a bright red head and tail, dark blue back, and bright blue side stripes. They are medium-bodied snakes that can grow up to six feet long. These snakes only live in Southeast Asia, and their numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss. The venom of the blue coral snake acts fast and immediately produces a full-body spasm and paralysis. They have the longest venom glands of all snakes! Why do they need such potent venom? Because they eat highly venomous snakes like the king cobra. They need strong venom to paralyze and kill these other snakes.
4) Monocled cobra from West Bengal
The problem with antivenom in India is that there is one generic antivenom used for almost all venomous snake bites. A recent study from the Indian Institute of Science showed that "the big four" antivenom, made from the venom of four of the most common venomous snakes in India, is not effective in all regions of the country. Studying the venom of different snakes from different regions showed new results that dictate the need for more specific antivenom.
The monocled cobra from the West Bengal area was found to have venom that was 3 times more neurotoxic than the common cobra. As a neurotoxin, it affects the nerve tissues of the victim. Cobras have a hood that they can expand, making their head look much larger. The monocled ones have an O-shaped oval marking on the back of their hood. They are typically dark brown to black in color and can grow to be 3-5 feet long
The monocled cobra from the West Bengal area was found to have venom that was 3 times more neurotoxic than the common cobra. As a neurotoxin, it affects the nerve tissues of the victim. Cobras have a hood that they can expand, making their head look much larger. The monocled ones have an O-shaped oval marking on the back of their hood. They are typically dark brown to black in color and can grow to be 3-5 feet long
5) Monocled cobra from Arunachal Pradesh
The monocled cobra from the Arunachal Pradesh area in Northeastern India is another venomous snake that researchers studied. They found that the venom of these snakes was extremely cytotoxic, with more than five times the cytotoxins found in the venom of the common cobra. Cytoxins affect the cells of the body and can lead to tissue necrosis, leaving a large open sore. The problem with cobra bites like these is that they can often leave a victim with life-long injuries, disfigurement, and disabilities.
6) Sind Krait
The Sind Krait which lives in the western part of India is a venomous snake that belongs to the cobra family. Kraits (pronounced like "Krites" rhyming with kite) are land snakes that have 12 different species. They can be a variety of colors and grow to be 6 ½ feet long. They frequently live near humans, hence why there are a large number of snake-human conflicts with kraits. The most disturbing thing is that kraits will sneak into people's homes, huts, and living quarters at night and bite people while they sleep!
Researchers found that Sind krait's venom is 40 times more potent than that of the common cobra! Sind kraits are also common in rice patties, which makes bites to rice patty workers more common as well.
Researchers found that Sind krait's venom is 40 times more potent than that of the common cobra! Sind kraits are also common in rice patties, which makes bites to rice patty workers more common as well.
7) Sochurek's saw-scaled viper
A recent case of a snake breeder that was bitten by a Sochurek's saw-scaled viper shows how there needs to be more specific antivenom created. There was not an antivenom specifically for Sochurek's saw-scaled and the man needed 20 vials "to cease acute symptoms of systemic envenoming."
Sochurek's saw-scaled vipers are smaller snakes, about 1-3 feet in length. They are tan with dark brown markings and blotches. Saw-scaled vipers, in general, are believed to be responsible for the most snake bites in the world. In India, there were a total of 808,000 venomous snake bites reported between 2001-2014. The death rate was 4.8 per 100,000.
Sochurek's saw-scaled vipers are smaller snakes, about 1-3 feet in length. They are tan with dark brown markings and blotches. Saw-scaled vipers, in general, are believed to be responsible for the most snake bites in the world. In India, there were a total of 808,000 venomous snake bites reported between 2001-2014. The death rate was 4.8 per 100,000.
8) The African Twig Snake
The African twig snake gets its name from its shape and coloration, which makes it look like a twig. They are arboreal snakes, living in trees in South Africa and other southeastern African countries. Sometimes called the Southern Vine Snake, these snakes are very venomous, causing hemotoxic effects, including uncontrolled bleeding and decreased clotting abilities. They can get to be 48 inches long and have a long, skinny body that looks like a twig. They have orange markings on either side of their head and can puff their head up when they feel threatened. Instead of cat-like eyes, they have a strange keyhole-shaped pupil. Don't be surprised by their bright red tongue!
There's a spot out here in So Cali (near Big Bear) where we hunt pheasant, chukars, and quail. An old white dude owns the land, and he host K9 training where they teach the dogs to locate lost people while being aware of the rattlesnakes that are in the areas.
They teach the dogs to let the handler know that a snake is near even though it hasn't began to rattle.
The last thing you want is to get bit by a poisonous snake in the mountains while your lost.
They teach the dogs to let the handler know that a snake is near even though it hasn't began to rattle.
The last thing you want is to get bit by a poisonous snake in the mountains while your lost.
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In Ga, specifically Atlanta there are cottonmouths everywhere. If you have land that is close to a creek then there is a good chance cottonmouths or water mocosins have a nest near by. Those fuckers are aggressive too.
In Ga, specifically Atlanta there are cottonmouths everywhere. If you have land that is close to a creek then there is a good chance cottonmouths or water mocosins have a nest near by. Those fuckers are aggressive too.
2) Spiny Bush Viper
Similar to the African bush viper, the spiny viper is usually green with spiky scales that stick up. They can grow to be 2 feet to 2 ½ feet long and live mostly in trees. They can be found in the eastern and central countries of Africa in swamps, woodlands, and tropical rainforests. There is no antivenom for the spiny bush viper, and their venom is a neurotoxin that can cause internal hemorrhaging of organs. Because the spiny bush viper lives in secluded areas, bites on humans are extremely rare.
This is beautiful. On the internet. I never wanna see this shit in person. Looks like Daeneyrs Stormborn raised it
When I was in college at Georgia Southern....I got bit by one on campus.
How did it happen?
There is a small lagoon in the middle of campus....right in front of the library. There is no way to avoid it if u are walking around campus or going to the library.
I spent alot of time in there since it was open 24/7.
Areas around the lagoon wasn't well lit. Accidentally stepped on it while walking back home from the library late one night.
Damn, sorry to hear that
I had started down the path of getting venomous snakes, was obsessed with getting a gaboon, was doing my hours with a guy I know who owns all kinds of exotics in Florida and had a near call that was so fast that I lost all interest lmao same buddy lost his thumb later that year. Lol
I'll stick to Ball Pythons and MBKs
Yes they do it’s called U.S. Judicial system
I currently have a redtailed boa, a viper boa, and a borneo short-tailed python.
Most people dont even realize that even Garter snakes are venomous. I didnt find this out til a few months ago.
Just kidding
This Bigfoot ass nig was one mile from a creek and still took one step and half his foot was in the swamp… Spider-Man got spider senses when bit by a spider.. this guy got bit by a cottonmouth and grew 2 feet taller
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gott damm india is a cesspool...how in tha hell one region has this many venomous snakes..6) Sind Krait
The Sind Krait which lives in the western part of India is a venomous snake that belongs to the cobra family. Kraits (pronounced like "Krites" rhyming with kite) are land snakes that have 12 different species. They can be a variety of colors and grow to be 6 ½ feet long. They frequently live near humans, hence why there are a large number of snake-human conflicts with kraits. The most disturbing thing is that kraits will sneak into people's homes, huts, and living quarters at night and bite people while they sleep!
Researchers found that Sind krait's venom is 40 times more potent than that of the common cobra! Sind kraits are also common in rice patties, which makes bites to rice patty workers more common as well.
they worship rats in india. kind of makes sense.gott damm india is a cesspool...how in tha hell one region has this many venomous snakes..
What about Austrailia? Damn near EVERYTHING there is trying to bite, sting or eat you..... they got that water covered too.....great whites.....gott damm india is a cesspool...how in tha hell one region has this many venomous snakes..
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4) Monocled cobra from West Bengal
The problem with antivenom in India is that there is one generic antivenom used for almost all venomous snake bites. A recent study from the Indian Institute of Science showed that "the big four" antivenom, made from the venom of four of the most common venomous snakes in India, is not effective in all regions of the country. Studying the venom of different snakes from different regions showed new results that dictate the need for more specific antivenom.
The monocled cobra from the West Bengal area was found to have venom that was 3 times more neurotoxic than the common cobra. As a neurotoxin, it affects the nerve tissues of the victim. Cobras have a hood that they can expand, making their head look much larger. The monocled ones have an O-shaped oval marking on the back of their hood. They are typically dark brown to black in color and can grow to be 3-5 feet long
That's a little ass cobra compared next to that shoe! Just think, he's small enough to be in your shoe when you go to slip them shits on!!
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I think Australia has the top 10 most venomous snakes.gott damm india is a cesspool...how in tha hell one region has this many venomous snakes..
The ones in India pale in comparison.
Mom house has a bayou behind it. During heavy rains them cottonmouths come out in the backyard. Years ago the neighbors saw a speckled kingsnake in the yard. They were trying to kill it but one of my uncles told then that the kingsnake the best to have around.
The kingsnakes will kill and eat cottonmouths, copperheads, rattlesnakes and coral snakes plus any rodents. If there's a kingsnake or ratsnake near your property keep them mofos around.
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My brother-in-law from southern Trinidad is a fisherman who drinks hard, smokes, walks around with no shoes in the bush, with a fuck it attitude towards life. Well, one day he got bit by a coral snake, and ol boy didn't go to no pussy ass doctor. He did what a honey badger does, downed a few beers, slept it off, and was back in the house in a few days.
I asked him how it made him feel, and even though I and I are tight, to be honest, most people (even folks that live out there) can understand two out of every ten words that come out of his mouth. But yeah, he's officially the Chuck Norris of Trinidad, in my book.
I asked him how it made him feel, and even though I and I are tight, to be honest, most people (even folks that live out there) can understand two out of every ten words that come out of his mouth. But yeah, he's officially the Chuck Norris of Trinidad, in my book.
very rarely do u hear of people gettin bit by coral snakes,....due to the fact that they are mostly nocturnal.
they also have very small fixed fang teeth....they'd have to chew on u for a while to deliver the venom.
he prolly got hit with a dry bite......cuz they have the same neurotoxin as cobras.
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