Snake venoms & Envenomation

Malabar 2006, geb., 300 Seiten, viele Zeichnungen, Tabellen, Graphiken und Karten, sowie 14 Farbfotos. „This text first presents a synthesis of the principal discoveries on venoms and en-venomations. Then paleontology and classification of snakes as well as the biochemistry and toxicology of venoms are simply and precisely described to explain the theoretical basis of the envenomation and its treatment. Knowing the biology and behavior of snakes leads to a better identification of the circumstances of snakebites and thus supports prevention efforts. Recommendations and algorithms of treatments are proposed. This reference also lists all the anti-venins produced in the world and the antivenomous plants with their therapeutic properties“