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by urutur on April 19, 2007
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1. What antivenom is used for the above snake (urutu)
2. Would Cro-fab be acceptable?
3. If bitten by an Urutu how much antivenom would be required for treatment?
4. Is there a written treatment to follow?
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by Cro on April 19, 2007
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The CroFab anti-venom would not work on the bite of an Urutu.
Go to this link, and follow the sub-links, and you should find the information you are looking for:
http://www.toxinology.com/fusebox.cfm?fuseaction=main.snakes.display&id=SN0385
Hope this helps.
Best Regards JohnZ
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by JHarrison on April 20, 2007
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Central American antivenoms , South American antivenoms and the old Wyeth antivenom all are effective on Bothrops alternatus.
But any delay of giving the antivenom can lead to organ damage and death.
That is why anyone keeping venomous should have their own antivenom.
Jim Harrison
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by urutur on April 20, 2007
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If you need to stock the antivenom, how much would you?
Would it need to be refrigerated?
If refrigerated, how long would it keep?
Are there any places in this country to purchase what you need and would it take long to get if you need more in an immergency?
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by JHarrison on April 20, 2007
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1. At least 15-20 vials, for most foreign antivenoms. The only exception would be Australian- but that is not relevant for the urutu.
2.Most antivenoms have an expiry date of 2-5 years, it depends on the manufacturer and also the type of antivenom- lyophilized lasts longer than liquid.
3. It is always good policy to refrigerate antivenoms, though most can be shippped at room temps.
4. Most hospitals will not use expired antivenom, however several studies have shown that expired antivenom maintains its effacacy, as long as it has been maintained properly.
5. Foreign antivenoms can not be purchased in the US- you have to have a FDA license (called a BB-IND number) and also an APHIS permit to import it from the country of origin. Private individuals can get it with the help of a physician. The only exception is that Rare Disease Therapeutics does sell Bioclon products here in the US to IND holders.
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by JHarrison on April 20, 2007
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Sorry, forgot the last bit-
It generally takes about 6 months to get antivenom from another country- this includes getting the APHIS permit.
In an emergency, the hospital will try to find more in the US- usually at a zoo, or another zoo if the nearest one's stocks are depleted. Of course, here is the root of the problem with keeping exotic venomous privately without antivenom- who knows how long it can take to find? It will vary for each situation. A private individual with their own stock can at least get started and the need to find more will not be as dire.
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