Chris,



So, CroFab is used for ALL non-Elapid snakes within the U.S., regardless if native or exotic? Id est, it is used for Agkistrodon, Crotalus, Atropoides, Tropidolaemus wagleri, and Bothriechis schlegelii alike?



Or is CroFab only for native, non-Elapid snakes? Id est, for ALL poisonous snakes within the U.S. excluding the Coral Snakes? I believe the former guess, as You mention "worst case" as taking CroFab for a Jumping Viper bite, in which Atropoides isn't a native genus.



F.D.A. is basically for...what, Elapids? I suppose I was thrown off with, "...rather than a native snake possibly more toxic..." which opened up ambiguity, as that sounds synonymous with the Coral Snakes...?



Sorry, I just want to make sure I read everyone accurately which will aid me in learning the most and best I can.



Agreed, keeping Yourself from getting bit is the best preventative measure.



Timothy



>>With antivenom being the issue. Protocol for non elapid snakes in the U.S. is crofab F.D.A. approved is not as reliable as many other anti venoms I would be more comfortable with the jumping viper that in many cases do not require antivenom rather than a native snake possibly more toxic in order to be able to use the F.D.A. product.Worst case the Crofab could be used on the jumping viper bite. Bottom line is do all you can to not get bit. BE CAREFUL AT ALL TIMES Chris




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