The hell it is!! If you have acsess to AV period then you have acsess to potential AV treatment in the case of most non covered species. Most you can do is make a very educated guess as to what if any AV covers that species. For Atheris we all know about echis AV and the reports. For others its not so clear cut but if you had lets say Tree Cobras then there is a slight chance African Polyvalent would help cover a bite.



Also keep in mind that most species who do not have a known antivenom are considered species of little medicle concern. Somtimes this is because the species in question is far removed from human population centers. Other times its because the species is considered of little medicle value and their just are not avaible funds to come up with an AV for somthing like Aspidelaps, which isnt considered a death sentance if your bitten.



Seriously, all of you know that not having an AV to cover your snakes is irresponsible. Dont try to throw the Aspidelaps

/Atheris card into people's faces to justify your lack of preperation!! You cant keep these species and have AV specific for them but if you have AV for other species, you have the documentation to import AV and you can actualy do the guess work. If you dont have the permits or a source to obtain AV at all then your SOL and irresponsible.

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