61. UAE - Travel: Wildlife - Snakes & Scorpians Etc. - UAEinteract For further details on scorpians CLICK HERE snakes A variety of snake species are youare out in the country watch out for the horned viper (Cerastes cerastes http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/snakes.asp

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62. Checklists Of The Snakes Of Sri Lanka Sinhala Name. Tamil Name. CLASS REPTILIA (snakes). ORDER SERPENTES. FamilyviperIDAE.Echis carinatus carinatus, Sawscaled viper, Vali polonga, Surattai pambu. http://www.benthic.com/sri_lanka/snakes.htm

Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society CHECKLISTS OF THE SNAKES OF SRI LANKA Scientific Name English Name Sinhala Name Tamil Name CLASS: REPTILIA (SNAKES) ORDER: SERPENTES Family: TYPHLOPIDAE Ramphotyphlops braminus Common blind snake Damuta kanualla Manallay pambu * Typhlops ceylonicus NA NA NA * Typhlops lankaensis NA NA NA * Typhlops leucomelas Pied typhlops Kabara kanualla NA * Typhlops malcolmi NA NA NA * Typhlops mirus Jan's blind snake Heenkanaulla NA Typhlops porrectus NA NA NA * Typhlops tenebrarum NA NA NA * Typhlops veddae NA NA NA * Typhlops violaceus NA NA NA Family: UROPELTIDAE *Cylindrophis maculatus Pipe snake Depath naya, Wataulla NA *Platyplecturus madurensis NA NA NA *Pseudotyphlops philippinus Large shield snake Maha bim ulla Manallay pambu *Rhinophis blythi Blyth's earth snake Gomarathudulla NA *Rhinophis dorsimaculatus NA NA NA *Rhinophis drummondhayi snake Drummond-Hay's earth Thapothudulla NA *Rhinophis oxyrhynchus snake Schneider's earth Ulthudulla NA *Rhinophis philippinus Peter's earth snake NA NA *Rhinophis porrectus Willey's earth snake Digthudulla NA *Rhinophis punctatus Muller's earth snake Ticthudulla NA *Rhinophis trevelyanus Trevelyan's earth Depath-thudulla NA *Rhinophis tricolorata NA NA NA *Uropeltis melanogaster Gray's earth snake Kaluwakatulla NA *Uropeltis phillipsi Phillip's earth snake Iriwakatulla NA *Uropeltis ruhunae NA NA NA Family: BOIDAE *Eryx conicus brevis Sand boa Vali pimbura Kota pimbura Munn pudeyan Python molurus molurus Indian python Pimbura Periya pambu Family: ACROCHORDUS Acrochordus granulatus Wart snake Cloth snake Diya goya

63. Gaboon Viper Bite There, along with the Gaboon viper, authorities found other animals to own venomousreptiles in Philadelphia County, therefore the snakes were remanded http://www.cobras.org/gaboon_bite.htm

Here's a copy of an article sent to me by Steve Granard: (notes follow) Webmaster's notes: 1. I have talked personally to one of the EMT-A's that treated this person. They relayed to me that this guy had NO provisions of any kind in his home where he kept the venomous snakes to treat himself in case of bites. They also told me that he seemed to know very little regarding the venom of the animal, or it's effects on a human. 2. This guy gets "Idiot of the Year" award in the categories of: - Keeping venomous snakes where it is illegal to do so, - Keeping venomous snakes without knowing what he was doing, - Keeping venomous snakes and NOT keeping proper provisions. 3. This guy payed for his foolishness threefold. The medical bills, I can only guess, were probably huge. The average cost for enveomation treatment/therapy is around $15,000. In addition, the City of Philidelphia fined him for keeping venomous reptiles in contradiction to the law. On top of that, the zoo took the snakes that he probably paid quite a bit for. He may also suffer long-term disability as a result of the bite. 4. Every one of these news stories makes it worse for responsible keepers and herpetologists. It is because of irresponsible people like this that more and more jurisdictions are enacting stricter laws with regard to the keeping of venomous reptiles. Very few have provisions for bona fide research, some even if the animals are kept within the confines of a university or research center, which makes it harder for those with legitimate research needs.

64. Indianapolis Zoo's Drop Dead Gorgeous Snakes snakes in Our World. Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus Range Eastern US Venomous.Jewel Tanks. Pope's Pit viper Trimeresurus popeorum Range SE Asia Venomous. http://www.indyzoo.com/snakes/galleries.htm

Snakes in Our World Northern Water Snake Nerodia sipedon sipedon Range: North Eastern U.S. Non-Venomous Eastern Garter Snake Thomnophis sirtalis sirtalis Eastern U.S./Canada Non-Venomous Huachuca Mountain Kingsnake Lampropeltis pyromelana woodini Range: Western U.S. Non-Venomous Northern Copperhead Agkistrodon contortrix mokeson Range: North Eastern U.S. Venomous Western Cottonmouth Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma Range: Western U.S. Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus Range: Eastern U.S. Venomous Jewel Tanks Pope's Pit Viper Trimeresurus popeorum Range: S.E. Asia Venomous Malaysian Blood Python Python curtus brongersmai Range: S.E. Asia Non-venomous Ornate Flying Snake Chrysopelea ornate Range: S.E. Asia

65. King Of Taiwan's Snakes, King Of Taiwan's Snakes krait (Bungarus multicinctus) and the hundredpace viper (Deinagkistrodon acutus,aka the sharp-nosed pit viper). Most of Taiwan's venomous snakes live in low http://www.taiwanheadlines.gov.tw/features/20010306f2.html

Tuesday, March 6, 2001 E-mail us Home Tuesday, March 6, 2001 King of Taiwan's Snakes Published: February 2001 Source: Sinorama The hundred-pacer is the guardian spirit of the Paiwan Aborigines, who live around southern Taiwan's Mt. Tawu. Striking images of the snake can be seen everywhere-in carvings, and on clothing and everyday items such as knife sheaths. The following is a shortened version of the original article. To mark the Year of the Snake, Taiuan Publishing invited the Taiwanese public to vote for native animals to represent the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Although Taiwan has over 50 snake species, by far the most popular choice for the snake was the hundred-pace viper. "Every day at dusk, we heard a loud whistling sound from far off in the forest. The old folk told us it was the voice of the hundred-pacer." In Academia Sinica researcher Hu Tai-li's documentary film Sounds of Love and Sorrow , released last year, about the life of veteran Paiwan nose-flautist Remaleg (Chiang Chung-hsin), Remaleg's son Lavuras (Chiang Cheng-hsin) recalls the poignantly beautiful sound of the hundred-pace viper as he heard it in his childhood in his old tribal village. He also recounts that it was to imitate the sound of the hundred-pacer that the Paiwan developed the nose flute. Traditional Paiwan beliefs include many spirits. The hundred-pace viper represents a guardian spirit who protects the Paiwan in their homeland around Mt. Tawu. "It is the spirit of life, the greatest of all the spirits." Lavuras says that 60 percent of Paiwan folk tales have to do with the hundred-pacer. In the Paiwan village of Pingho, one of the two most important festivals was the Hundred-Pacer Festival, which used to be held once every ten years. "In our old village, the big tree under which the hundred-pacers lay coiled up was respected like a temple, and was seen as the seat of the tribe's soul," Lavuras recalls.

66. Wilderness Survival: Poisonous Snakes And Lizards - Poisonous Snakes Of Africa A Characteristics It is also known as the temple viper because certainreligious cults have placed venomous snakes in their temples. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/snakes-7.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home 1. Introduction ... Survival Gear POISONOUS SNAKES OF AFRICA AND ASIA Boomslang Dispholidus typus Description: Coloration varies but is generally green or brown, which makes it very hard to see in its habitat. Characteristics: Will strike if molested. Its venom is hemotoxic; even small amounts cause severe hemorrhaging, making it dangerous to man. Habitat: Found in forested areas. It will spend most of its time in trees or looking for chameleons and other prey in bushes. Length: Generally less than 60 centimeters. Distribution: Found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Bush viper Atheris squamiger Description: Often called leaf viper, its color varies from ground colors of pale green to olive, brown, or rusty brown. It uses it prehensile tail to secure itself to branches. Characteristics: An aboreal species that often comes down to the ground to feed on small rodents. It is not aggressive, but it will defend itself when molested or touched. Its venom is hemotoxic; healthy adults rarely die from its bite. Habitat: Found in rain forests and woodlands bordering swamps and forests. Often found in trees, low-hanging branches, or brush.

67. Venomous Snakes all deaths from snakebite in Sri lanka are caused by four out of the five speciesof highly venomous land snakes. These are the Russell's viper, cobra, common http://snake-bite.8k.com/page3.htm

Free Web site hosting - Freeservers.com Venomous snakes s ri lanka has 93 species of land, fresh water and sea snakes. most of them are harmless afew are considered highly venomous, often deadly, while some are moderately or mildly venomous. Almost all deaths from snake-bite in Sri lanka are caused by four out of the five species of highly venomous land snakes. These are the Russell's viper, cobra, common krait and Sri lankan krait. The fifth species, the saw-scaled viper, though highly venomous, has not reportedly caused deaths in Sri lanka. Table 1 lists their scientific and local names. Thirteen species of sea snakes have been found in our coastal waters. They are al highly venomous. However,they are not a significant cause of death from snake-bite in Sri lanka, for only one death has been reported. Among moderately venomous snakes (Table 2), tow are considered important, namely the hump-nosed viper and green pit viper. A few deaths have been reported in Srilanka following hump-nosed viper bites, but there has been none after green pit viper bites. Mildly venomous snakes (Table 3) have not caused signifcant medical problems. Included in this group are the cat snakes (mapila). These snakes have earned an un justified reputation in Sri lanka as being highly venomous. They are back-fanged and cannot therefore efficiently deliver venom into humans. There have been no documented deaths from the bites of these snakes, which may cause local pain and swelling

68. Poisonous Snakes In Jakarta, Indonesia (As snakes can't hear it's quite ok to scream a lot as the bite willhurt.). Coral snake Ular Cabe. Malayan Pit viper Ular Tanah. http://www.expat.or.id/medical/poisonoussnakes.html

Home Practical Information Health and Medical Concerns There are approximately 450 species of snakes in Indonesia. Only five or so are considered dangerously poisonous and found around Jakarta like any wild animal, the snake will usually try to escape before it will attack. They can usually be depended on to bite if they are stepped on. Most are nocturnal and can be avoided by not walking barefoot at night in dark, swampy, bushy areas. Keeping one's garden clear of thick vegetation, tall grass, and dark rocky hideaways helps dissuade snakes from making one's house or yard a snake's hideaway. It is hoped that these illustrations will assist in identification of those species which are venomous. Indonesians often wrongly identify snakes and usually say that ALL are poisonous. A snake which cannot be positively identified SHOULD be considered dangerous. Snake bite treatment It is important to distinguish between snakebite and snake poisoning. The bite from a harmless snake can produce mild pain and extreme fear. A bite from a venomous snake may not necessarily mean that venom has been injected into the wound. If someone has received a bite, check for symptoms of poisoning, keep the victim calm and treat for shock, and keep the site of the bite lower than the heart, and immobile. DO NOT ADMINISTER ALCOHOL. Some good snake-related advice from a snake lover in Jakarta: One alternative to killing snakes you find in your yard is to call a member of the Jakarta Reptile Lovers Association. Pak Gunawan is one of the founders and runs the reptile house at TMII. He doesn't speak any English, so get someone to translate for you when you call him. He'll come to your home and catch a snake (particularly if it's very big or rare and it's not too far away) whether venomous or not.

69. African Gaboon Viper Photos - Stock Photos, Stock Photography, Wallpaper, Pictur African Gaboon viper Photos. stock photos, stock photography, wallpaper,pictures of snakes. Animals Reptiles; snakes; African Gaboon viper. http://www.picturesof.net/_gallery/_Animals/_PAGES/african_gaboon_viper_photos_0

African Gaboon Viper Photos stock photos, stock photography, wallpaper, pictures of snakes Animals: Reptiles; Snakes; African Gaboon Viper Image Name: african_gaboon_viper_050302_DSC07592 Royalty-Free! Instant Delivery! 3840 x 2880 pixels 12.8" x 9.6" @ 300dpi 8.0 mb JPEG File 640 x 480 pixels Great for the web! 246 k JPEG file Photo Notes: Photograph by Fred Voetsch. Excellent quality image of an African Gaboon Viper snake. Nice focus right on the eyes and a good example of camouflage and misdirection in snakes. This snake can be hard to see when you're looking right at it. Free Use You may send these pictures as greeting cards, set as wallpaper, or use the photos as "comps" in a design project without cost. Students may use the images without cost for non-profit school projects. Licensing You must purchase a royalty-free license to publish these images in any manner, including use in a personal or non-profit web site, screensaver, multi-media presentation.... related search terms: pictures, photographs, web graphics, clipart, clip art, photos, stock photos, stock photography, wallpaper, greeting cards, animal, animals, reptile, reptiles, snake, snakes, eyes, camouflage, hidden, hide, menacing, scary Search for pictures of: (Hint: Try both the singular and plural - man; men - girl; girls)

70. The  Snakes Of Cyprus Its prey consists mainly of rats, mice, birds, lizards and occassionally snakes.This viper has a very strong poison and its bite must be treated by antidote http://www.pio.gov.cy/features/environment/snakes.htm

The Snakes of Cyprus by Antonis L. Antoniou Senior Environmental Officer Environment Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Reptiles are a very important link in the chain of life and evolution. For the last 200 million years they actively participate in the development of the various ecosystems, for they are found all over the planet except the two polar regions and altitudes over 6.000m. They constitute a very important prey for many mammals, birds and invertebrates, thus contributing to the dynamic balance in their respective ecosystems. Despite the fact that reptiles have been present all over our planet for so many million years, it is only during the last few decades that their numbers have shown a distinct decline in many of their populations. In addition, many species are threatened, or even at the brink of extinction. The most important reasons behind this decline are manÕs activities, especially through the destruction of habitats. Through their continuous quest for land to be used for habitation, agriculture, industry or other uses humans have caused widespread habitat destruction, with negative impact on all species that live in them. Simultaneously, the uncontrolled use of pesticides affects various reptiles both directly and indirectly (i.e. through their food), with detrimental results. Since Cyprus is an island, it would be expected that only a few species of reptiles would be present. But this is not the case, for the environment of Cyprus boasts 22 different reptile species, some of which have evolved into endemic species and subspecies. The presence of many snakes and other reptiles in Cyprus was known from ancient times. The story of St. Helen, who brought a shipload of cats to the island in an attempt to control the number of poisonous snakes which proliferated after a long period of serious drought, is well known.

71. BBC News | SOUTH ASIA | Snakes Provide An Antidote To Poverty To produce just one gram of pure cobra venom, 10 snakes are needed, while to producethe same amount of sawscaled viper venom the Irulas have to catch 750. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_1184000/1184008.stm

low graphics version feedback help You are in: World: South Asia Front Page World ... AudioVideo Thursday, 22 February, 2001, 20:10 GMT Snakes provide an antidote to poverty The Irulas have a lucrative snake-catching co-operative By Crispin Thorold in Madras The members of a south Indian tribe which was on the brink of economic disaster have turned their unique skills into a lucrative business. For centuries, the Irulas have been snake and rat catchers, and for at least three generations they were the main suppliers to the Indian snakeskin industry. But the tribe faced ruin in the 1970s when new conservation laws banned their trade. They responded by forming a business that has preserved their traditions and helped them edge towards financial security. Pulling a rat snake from the ground The Irulas are now the only suppliers of snake venom to laboratories across India, which use it in the production of life saving anti-venom serum. The scheme has been such a success that the tribe has applied for government permission to export venom to laboratories across the world. Unique co-operative The tribe is found in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, but the majority of Irulas live just south of Madras.

72. Reptiles: Vipers And Pit Vipers Online; Wagler's viper Page; The World of Atheris; Timber Rattlesnake Homepage;The Pigmy Rattlesnake Homepage; Rattlesnakes and other Venomous snakes; American http://www.herper.com/snakes/vipers.html

Snakes Lizards Chelonians Crocodilians ... Elapids Vipers Other snakes Herper.com's viperid pages: Captain Flack's American Snakes: The Rattlesnake (1866) Sistrurus : Bibliography Venomous Species Viperid links: Desert Scour: the sand viper page Viperidae Sistrurus Information Network Bushmasters Online ... Massasauga - White Sands, New Mexico (National Park Service) Western Diamondback - White Sands, New Mexico (National Park Service) Prairie Rattlesnake - White Sands, New Mexico (National Park Service) Thermoreceptive Pits Contrasting Mating Systems in Two Species of Rattlesnakes Severe envenoming by a Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) (PDF) Rattlesnake strike behavior: kinematics by Kenneth V. Kardong and Vincent L. Bels (The Journal of Experimental Biology, 201(6) 1998.) Control of venom production and secretion by sympathetic outflow in the snake Bothrops jararaca by N. Yamanouye, L. R. G. Britto, S. M. Carneiro and R. P. Markus (The Journal of Experimental Biology, 200(19) 1997.) Structural correlates of speed and endurance in skeletal muscle: the rattlesnake tailshaker muscle by Paul J. Schaeffer, Kevin E. Conley and Stan L. Lindstedt (The Journal of Experimental Biology, 199(2) 1996.)

73. MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE ENVENOMATION (1) snakes) Land snake Neurotoxic Elapidae (cobra, krait); Land snake- Vasculotoxic viperidae (Russell's viper, bamboo snakes); http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/med/mect/guideline/poison.htm

74. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 23, Ch. 308, Bites And Stings Bites by nonvenomous snakes usually show multiple teeth marks. snake may bite andnot inject venom ( dry bites occur in about 20 to 30% of pit viper bites and http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section23/chapter308/308a.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 23. Poisoning Chapter 308. Bites And Stings Topics Venomous Snakes Venomous Lizards Spiders Bees, Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Ants ... Marine Animals Venomous Snakes Only about 15% of the 3000 species of venomous snakes throughout the world are considered poisonous to humans (see Table 308-1 Venom Chemistry and Pathophysiology Snake venoms are complex substances, chiefly proteins, with enzymatic activity. Although enzymes play an important role, the toxic properties of the venom can be due to certain smaller polypeptides. Most venom components appear to bind with multiple physiologic receptor sites in a victim. Thus, the arbitrary classification of snake venoms as "neurotoxins," "hemotoxins," and "cardiotoxins" is superficial and can lead to serious errors in clinical judgment. The venom of most North American pit vipers Coral snake (elapid) venom contains primarily neurotoxic components, which result in neuromuscular blockade. The lack of significant proteolytic enzyme activity accounts for the minimal symptoms and signs seen at the bite site. Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis

75. Field Guide Snakes Coral snakes have a very potent neurotoxin in their venom, but will generallybite only if provoked or tred upon. Larger image. The side-striped viper. http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/edge/Field_guide_snakes.htm

SNAKES OF LAS CRUCES BIOLOGICAL STATION, COSTA RICA If you know which species you are looking for, click on the name below. Otherwise, just scroll down until you find it! Recall that the color pattens and shades of these snakes are usually highly variable. Below is the complete list of species of snakes known to occur near Las Cruces. If there is no link, that means that I do not have a photo for that species. WARNING: There are several species of venomous snakes around the station, both pit-vipers and coral snakes. These snakes will not bite if unprovoked. I recommend that one calmly observe all snakes from a safe distance. Trying to provoke or harass them is not only unethical, but also potentially dangerous. (Non venomous snakes can bite too). Colubridae Amastridium veliferum Chironius exoletus (2 species) Clelia clelia Dendrophidion (2 species) Drymobius melnotropis Enulius sclateri Erythrolampus mimus Geophis (2 species) Imantodes cenchoa Lampropeltis triangulatum Liophis epinephalus Leptodeira septentrionalis Mastigodryas melanolomus Nina maculata Scaphiodontophis venustissimus Stenorrhina fremenvilli Tantilla (3 species) Xenodon rhabdocephalus Elapidae Micrurus alleni Viperidae Atropoides nummifera Bothriechis lateralis Bothriechis schlegelii Bothrops asper Colubridae Chironeus exoletus Sleeps up in vegetation at night.

76. Poison Information Centre (Singapore) - Venomous Snake locally. LAND snakes Banded Krait Blue Coral Snake King Cobra MangroveSnake Shore Pitviper Sumatran viper Wagler's Pit-viper Related http://www.gov.sg/moh/mohiss/poison/pgvsnake.html

VENOMOUS SNAKE There are many species of snakes found in Singapore and amongst these some are venomous. The bite from a venomous snake is usually serious and requires immediate medical treatment. This data-base features the venomous land and sea snakes most likely to be encountered locally. LAND SNAKES Banded Krait Blue Coral Snake King Cobra Mangrove Snake ... Wagler's Pit-viper Related Topics Snake Venom Database on Natural Toxins and Poisons (National University of Singapore)

77. Venomous Snakes Of Liberia And West Africa .Western Bush viper Common Name Western Bush viper, West......Venomous snakes of Liberia and West Africa. Name Pictures, http://www.liberian-connection.com/tlc_snakes.htm

V enomous Snakes of Liberia and West Africa Description Western Bush Viper Co mmon Name: Western Bush Viper, West African Bush Viper; Green Bush Viper Scientific Name: Atheris chlorerchis - Atheris chlorechis is found in the forests of West Africa from Guinea east to Gabon. Description This slender bush viper is relatively large. Adults are often 45-60 cm (18-24 inches). Some specimens may reach 70 cm (28 inches). The keeled body scales are smaller than other members of the genus giving it a smoother appearance. Its tail is long and strongly prehensile with a yellow tip. Not nearly as variable as other species, western bush vipers are light green with a pale green or bluish venter and pale yellowish Western Bush Viper Continues... Habitat and Behavior This species is primarily arboreal and is often found in low bushes and shrubs in rainforest at altitudes of up to 560 meters Puff Adder Common Name: Puff Adder Scientific Name: Bitis arietans PUFF ADDER A large and stocky adder found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. This snake is responsible for many serious snakebite cases in many areas of its range.

78. Manbir Online ... Dangerous Snakes In The World In Asia the common Cobra and the Russell's viper are the snakes thatkill the most people. Although the Asian Cobra and Russell's http://www.manbir-online.com/htm2/snake.23.htm

Home Medi News Medical Tidbits Interesting Topics ... Ask a Question Dangerous Snakes in the World Types of Poisonous Snakes Snake Gallery Management of Snake Bite Snakes - Some Facts Annually, throughout the world, it is estimated there are a minimum of 1 to 2 million snakebite "incidences." This number includes bites by non-venomous species. Of that number roughly 50,000 to 60,000 bites result in fatalities. The country that has the largest number of snakebite deaths annually is the tiny island of Sri Lanka Each year in the United States there are approximately 45,000 snake bite incidences, including non-venomous bites . Only about 8000 of that number are venomous snake bites but a mere 9 to 15 people die. The Most Dangerous Snakes that kill the most people according to the geographical locations are as given below : - In the United States the coral snake has a very toxic venom but has killed few people because it is small, secretive and gentle. The most dangerous are the rattlesnakes like the Eastern and Western Diamondbacks.

79. AIT - Student Information found in AIT. Poisonous snakes which are known to live in campus includeCobra, Russell’s viper and Green Pit viper. snakes do not http://www.ait.ac.th/AIT/Students/Handbook/chapt-5.html

Student Information Academic Calendar Academic Regulation Students Handbook ... Discussion Forum AIT Student Handbook Table of Contents V. Health The mission of the AIT Medical Clinic is to supply the best possible medical care to AIT students and their spouses and to the members of the Institute staff. The Clinic has one full-time physician, three part-time physicians and eight nurses. In addition to general medical care given by the general practitioner, the Clinic provides consultants in gynecology, otolaryngology and physiatrics (see below for each physician’s schedule). The Clinic is located in the arcade, next to the AIT Conference Center. In order to provide continuity of medical care and encourage development of a personal patient-physician relationship, all visits to physician at the Clinic are by appointment except in emergencies. The regular hours of the Clinic are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except for official holidays. However, emergency medical care is available at all times. Visits to dormitories, staff houses, or private dwelling units are not made; but if a student is too ill to come to the Clinic without assistance, the Clinic should be notified and will recommend suitable help. Exclusions of AIT medical benefits No reimbursement is made for: off-campus medical expenses except when authorized by the AIT medical staff;

80. The World's Most Poisonous Snakes India, Ceylon, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, are home to the Saw Scaled viper,one of the smallest venomous snakes at only 2 feet, but with a bite that is http://meme.essortment.com/mostpoisonouss_rxaz.htm

The world's most poisonous snakes Snakes seem to inspire either awe or fear - we love them or hate them - there’s no middle ground. They hiss, they rattle, they don’t blink, and they shed their skin. A few species can puff themselves up and others can play dead. Some have horns or odd protrusions and worst of all, their venom can cause severe pain or death within minutes if sprayed or injected through needle-sharp fangs. For many of us, this one attribute alone is the stuff of nightmares. Yet despite a bad rap that goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden, snakes are a vital part of our ecology, even the world’s most lethal snakes. bodyOffer(22577) Prepared antivenins are the only known antidote for snakebites. These are made by injecting large animals with close to lethal doses of a specific snake venom until the animal develops immunity. Serum is then extracted and processed as an antivenin. Other factors play a large part in saving a snake bite victim: proper identification of the snake, the location of the bite and time elapsed from the initial strike to administering an antivenin. Some people are allergic to snake bites or to antidotes and may suffer a severe reaction or even die. North America has its share of potentially deadly snakes. However,death from snakebites is very rare since medical help is usually readily available. Encounters with Rattlesnakes are the most common. Various species of rattlers are found all over the US and into Canada, particularly in the arid zones. Water moccasins, Mexican Moccasins, the Cottonmouth, and the Copperhead, all relatives of the Rattlesnake, reside in more southerly regions of the US and are also serpents to be wary of. Of the 24 varieties of Coral snake, the Harlequin and Arizona Coral, deliver a series of potentially lethal bites if disturbed.

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