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What is the term for the poisoning of humans or animals by venom injected through a bite or sting?
What is the term for the poisoning of humans or animals by venom injected through a bite or sting?
Which of the following animals is NOT a venomous species?
Which of the following animals is NOT a venomous species?
How many families of snakes are venomous out of the 14 families?
How many families of snakes are venomous out of the 14 families?
What is the term for a specific treatment for envenomation, composed of antibodies?
What is the term for a specific treatment for envenomation, composed of antibodies?
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How many species of snakes have been documented in Saudi Arabia?
How many species of snakes have been documented in Saudi Arabia?
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What is the result of hematological toxicity caused by the Viperidae family?
What is the result of hematological toxicity caused by the Viperidae family?
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Which of the following snakes is not a venomous species?
Which of the following snakes is not a venomous species?
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What can be the result of a snake bite envenomation?
What can be the result of a snake bite envenomation?
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What is the most common type of snake in Saudi Arabia?
What is the most common type of snake in Saudi Arabia?
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Where can you find information about envenomation and the bite rate by venomous snakes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
Where can you find information about envenomation and the bite rate by venomous snakes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
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Study Notes
Venomous Snakes in Saudi Arabia
- Notable venomous snakes include the Arabian cobra, black desert cobra, saw-scaled vipers, and stiletto snakes.
- Saw-scaled vipers are the most common snakes in Saudi Arabia, with species such as Echis carinatus sochureki, Echis pyramidium, and Echis coloratus.
- Stiletto snakes include Atractaspis microlepidoka and Atractaspis engaddensis.
Envenomation
- Envenomation leads to varying clinical symptoms, influenced by the snake species involved.
- Hematological toxicity from the Viperidae family can result in bleeding and may evolve into disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC).
- Antivenom acts as a specific treatment for envenomation, composed of antibodies designed for treating certain venomous bites and stings.
Characteristics of Venomous Animals
- Venom is a toxic substance produced by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions.
- Animals possess specialized organs like hollow fangs or tubular stingers for injecting venom into prey.
- Venomous species span across various groups, including mammals (e.g., short-tailed shrew), reptiles (e.g., king cobra), spiders (e.g., black widow), and insects (e.g., wasps, honey bees).
Classification of Venomous Snakes
- Five out of fourteen families of snakes are venomous:
- Viperidae: Includes rattlesnakes, copperheads, and moccasins.
- Elapidae: Consists of cobras, kraits, mambas, and coral snakes.
- Hydrophidae: Comprises sea snakes and Australasian venomous snakes.
- Colubridae: Features rear-fanged snakes like boomslangs and vine snakes.
- Atractaspidinae: Contains burrowing asps found in Africa.
Snake Diversity in Saudi Arabia
- A total of fifty-one snake species from various families have been documented in Saudi Arabia.
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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!
