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gaboon viper venom
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by thenewdisciple on August 23, 2004
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i know about gaboon vipers nature and i assume with such large fangs and seemingly large venom glands that they can pump alot of venom into there prey, but im curious as to how venomous are they?
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by cottonmouth on August 23, 2004
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I saw a program with Austin Stevens on the 7 dealiest snakes which, he was bitten by 2 of them, but never the less he had the gaboone at #6 right under the B Mamba. They have a multible mixture of venom that is very toxic, but it is the amount that will get you. Up to 1000 mlg with an adult.
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by KINGRIUS on August 23, 2004
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In a book I read it said their venom is both and hemo and neuro toxic. And it said they inject large amounts of venom.
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by paleoherp on August 23, 2004
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obviously a bite would be a serious medical emergency, as it is known for its huge fangs and deadly venom. the known symptoms are rapid and extensive swelling, pain (usually intense) , blistering and bruising necrosis will be extensive. there may be abrupt hypotension , heart damage and dyspnoea, the blood may become incoagulable, with internal bleeding. healing may be slow and fatalities are not rare .the venom is cytotoxic and produced in large amounts (450-600mg).
hopoe this helps you . i love these good questions.
thanks
shaun
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by AquaHerp on August 23, 2004
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As pointed out, gabonica can carry a venom yeild between 350-600 mg. Lethal dose for an healthy adult male runs around 60 mg. I'd say that would ruin your afternoon pretty darn quick.
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by Phobos on August 23, 2004
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Not my first pick if I had to get tagged. My two foot long female has a fang about 3/4 of and inch and she strikes half her length and can reach anywhere in her cage (a vision 211) in half a heartbeat.
This info is from WCH Clinical Toxicology Website.
Best,
Al
Venom
Average Venom Qty
350 - 600 mg ( dried venom ), Phelps (1981) ( Ref : R000491 ).
450 - 600 mg ( dried venom ), Minton and Minton (1971) ( Ref : R000492 ).
400 - 1000 mg ( dried weight ), Broadley and Cock (1975) ( Ref : R000491 ).
General: Venom Neurotoxins
Not present
General: Venom Myotoxins
Not present
General: Venom Procoagulants
Fibrinogenases
General: Venom Anticoagulants
Possibly present
General: Venom Haemorrhagins
Zinc metalloproteinase
General: Venom Nephrotoxins
Not present
General: Venom Cardiotoxins
Present but not defined
General: Venom Necrotoxins
Possibly present
General: Venom Other
Unknown
Clinical Effects
General: Dangerousness
Severe envenoming likely, high lethality potential
General: Rate of Envenoming: 60-80% (estimate only)
General: Untreated Lethality Rate: Unknown but probably high
General: Local Effects
Marked local effects; pain, severe swelling, bruising, blistering
General: Local Necrosis
Common, moderate to severe
General: General Systemic Effects
Variable non-specific effects which may include headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, collapse or convulsions
General: Neurotoxic Paralysis
Only minor neurotoxicity reported
General: Myotoxicity
Not reported, unlikely to be significant
General: Coagulopathy & Haemorrhages
Very common, coagulopathy + haemorrhagins causing bleeding is major clinical effect
General: Renal Damage
Uncommon to rare, usually secondary effect
General: Cardiotoxicity
Common, cardiotoxicity is major clinical effect
General: Other
Shock secondary to fluid shifts due to local tissue injury is likely in severe cases
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by tj on August 24, 2004
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With proper training, respect, a proper protocol, and a fair amount of common sense, a gaboon isn't as dangerous as you think. It's complacence and taking on more than one could handle that leads to problems.
-be safe
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by Dadee on August 29, 2004
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See the thread below:
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/forums/Experts/8227
Good luck with your decision.
Matt
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