Snake bites by the jararacucu (Bothrops jararacussu): clinicopathological studies of 29 proven cases in Sao Paulo State, Brazil.

The jararacuçu, one of the most dreaded snakes of Brazil, southern Bolivia, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina, is a heavily-built pit viper which may grow to a length of 2.2 m. Up to 1000 mg (dry weight) of highly-lethal venom may be milked from its venom glands on a single occasion. It has accoun...

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Main Authors: Milani Júnior, R, Jorge, M, de Campos, F, Martins, F, Bousso, A, Cardoso, J, Ribeiro, L, Fan, H, França, F, Sano-Martins, I, Cardoso, D, Ide Fernandez, C, Fernandes, J, Aldred, V, Sandoval, M, Puorto, G, Theakston, R, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997