exactly how big do eye lash vipers get, and exactly how deadly is their venom? thanks in advance! -matt
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eyelash viper questions!
mattlogsdon
Jan 18, 2004 08:28 PM
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mcnasty78
Jan 19, 2004 04:37 AM
i believe about 2.5 to 3ft is max....maybe a bit smaller. The venom can be deadly. I think i heard/read it takes 15mg of their venom to kill a human....average adult eyelash viper yield is 10-20mg....so theres about a 50/50 shot at survival. But even if you do survive, whatever is bitten will surely be severely disfigured.
enyoenyo
Feb 07, 2004 11:11 AM
Eyelash viper females get to be 24 inches and males 18 inches. The venom is hemotoxic and as long as you are a healthy individual will not cause death. However amputation,loss of skin,lots of pain and a high medical bill will be some of the effects of a bite. The venom is a lot less potent than most Atheris species and other arboreals. Hope this was helpful.
Bill
