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The venom of A. bibronii is highly cytotoxic, although it is produced in very small amounts. Bites are common in some areas of Africa. Bites are common in some areas of Africa. Often, snake handlers are bitten who are unaware that this species is able to bite while being held by its neck.
Atractaspis is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Atractaspidae, also known as the stiletto snakes. The genus is endemic to Africa and the Middle East. The genus contains 15 species that are recognized by ITIS. [2] Others recognize as many as 21 species. [3] [4] [5] 23 are listed here.
Atractaspis duerdeni, commonly known as the beaked burrowing asp, [2] Duerden's burrowing asp, [3] and Duerden's stiletto snake, [2] is a species of venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. [4] The species is native to southern Africa .
burrowing asps, stiletto snakes [2] Africa, Middle-East Brachyophis: Mocquard, 1888 1 Revoil's short snake Africa Chilorhinophis: F. Werner, 1907 3 Africa Hypoptophis: Boulenger, 1908 1 African bighead snake Africa Homoroselaps [15] Jan, 1858 2 harlequin snakes Southern Africa Macrelaps: Boulenger, 1896 1 Natal black snake Africa Micrelaps ...
Vipera berus - Venom delivery apparatus. Snake venom is a highly toxic saliva [1] containing zootoxins that facilitates in the immobilization and digestion of prey. This also provides defense against threats. Snake venom is usually injected by unique fangs during a bite, though some species are also able to spit venom. [2]
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