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Fastest acting venom
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by Viper_Boy on April 11, 2004
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Which snake has the fastest acting venom in the USA? Which snake has the fastest acting venom in the world?
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by GREGLONGHURST on April 11, 2004
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There are really a lot of variables involved, primarily the quantity of venom injected, further the body weight of the victim. That said, I would say that the fastest acting would be any of several of the Crotalus species. Surprisingly, our one (or technically two) neurotoxic snake, the coral, has a venom that very often does not cause symptoms for several hours. All of the crotalids (pit vipers) have venoms that cause virtually instantaneous pain. The other symptoms, like swelling & discoloration come sooner or later, depending upon the severity of the bite. Sorry I could not give you a more specific answer. Not sure there is one.
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by zipper on April 14, 2004
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The eastern Diamondback has the fastest acting venom,and the second is the mojave rattlesnake venom
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