Vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) bite in a dog.
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A vine snake bite in a dog is reported. There was continued minor bleeding from the assumed nose bite site for 4 days. Currently manufactured snakebite antivenom is not effective against vine snake bites and treatment is supportive.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
دوره 74 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003