Vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) bite in a dog : clinical communication

J. Otto; R. Blaylock

doi:10.4102/jsava.v74i1.497

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Vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) bite in a dog : clinical communication

J. Otto, R. Blaylock

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J. Otto,
R. Blaylock,

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Abstract

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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Canine; Consumption Coagulopathy; Dog; Thelotornis; Vine Snake

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