Correlation between annual activity patterns of venomous snakes and rural people in the Niger Delta, southern Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Venomous snakes are among the most serious health hazards for rural people in tropical regions of the world. Herein we compare the monthly activity patterns of eight venomous snake species (Elapidae and Viperidae) with those of rural...

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Main Authors: Akani Godfrey C, Ebere Nwabueze, Franco Daniel, Eniang Edem A, Petrozzi Fabio, Politano Edoardo, Luiselli Luca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2013-02-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.jvat.org/content/19/1/2