The Effect of Tarantula cubensis (Theranekron) on Some Reproductive Parameters in Male Rats

Background: Tarantula cubensis (theranekron), obtained from the poison of Cuban Tarantula, is a homeopathic drug frequently used in animal health. Objectives: The effect theranekron on reproductive parameters male animals unknown. In this study, was investigated. Methods: Three different groups rats were created: control (n=8) (no application), I (subcuteneous injection 0.3 mg/kg days 0, 5, and 10), II 10). Control sacrificed at end 4 weeks, group 6 weeks. Sperm motility, density, abnormal rate, DNA damage, testicular histopathology examined. Results: No statistical difference observed examined between study (P>0.05). It determined that did not change sperm density spermatozoa ratio, also no histopathological changes, damage. Conclusion: There harm using during breeding nonbreeding seasons.