10 Questions
What is the term for the poisoning of humans or animals by venom injected through a bite or sting?
Envenomation
Which of the following animals is NOT a venomous species?
Giraffe
How many families of snakes are venomous out of the 14 families?
5
What is the term for a specific treatment for envenomation, composed of antibodies?
Antivenom
How many species of snakes have been documented in Saudi Arabia?
51
What is the result of hematological toxicity caused by the Viperidae family?
Bleeding that may develop into disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
Which of the following snakes is not a venomous species?
Garter snake
What can be the result of a snake bite envenomation?
Various clinical features, depending on the involved snake species
What is the most common type of snake in Saudi Arabia?
Saw scaled vipers
Where can you find information about envenomation and the bite rate by venomous snakes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021
Learn about the poisonous substance secreted by animals, the act of poisoning by venom, and the treatment for envenomation. Test your knowledge on venomous bites and stings!
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