I would appreciate any info on the venom of this species.
Also, does anyone keep this species? Any information on this species is appreciated.
Thanks
Curious
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Calliophis melanurus
Curious
Jun 30, 2003 07:08 PM
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BGF
Jun 30, 2003 08:00 PM
Hi mate
Not much is known about the venoms of any of the Calliophis/Maticora species other than they are by and large quite neurotoxic, have caused deaths, and there is no antivenom. Based on taxonomical relationships, there might be some cross reactivity by Micrurus antivenoms but I wouldn't bank on it. The mouths of these snakes is much much larger than it appears at first site. I remember a very cute Calliophis intestinalis that we felt a bit silly handling with the midwest gloves until chomped on it in a very dramatic way.
Neat snakes.
Cheers
BGF
Venom & Toxin Database
Chinmay Kanchi
Jul 01, 2003 12:11 AM
I know a friend who got nailed by one last Sunday. There were no effects from the bite. However, I don't know if the bite broke the skin or not. If it did, it's probably still a dry bite. Thought you might be interested anyway.
Regards,
Chinmay Kanchi
WW
Jul 01, 2003 03:32 AM
.... but not something to bank on.
In Pokhara, Nepal, the Swiss herpetologist Schnurrenberger was bitten by a ~25 cm Calliophis (now Sinomicrurus) macclellandi. He ignored the bite, assuming it to be harmless. Neurotoxic symptomns set in after 2 hrs. After 8 hours, he was dead.
Cheers,
Wolfgang
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WW
BGF
Jul 01, 2003 05:20 AM
I love how you ended the email with a very chirpy 'Cheers'
LOL!!!
Curious
Jul 01, 2003 05:01 PM
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