Which snake has no anti-venom?

African bush viper — a snake with no known antivenom — bites San Diego Zoo employee. A venomous snake bit an employee at the San Diego Zoo on Monday, according to zoo officials. A zoo spokesperson said the wildlife care specialist was immediately transported to a hospital for evaluation and medical care.
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Which snake bite has no anti-venom?

The Sind Krait can be easily classified as one of the most “toxic snakes” in India but there is no effective anti-venom to treat its bite, the study added.
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What venom has no anti-venom?

Blue coral snakes typically grow to be about 1.8 metres in length (5.9 feet) and stay pretty thin their entire lives. The snakes' venom has caused two reported human deaths over the past century, and there's currently no anti-venom for their bite.
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What snake is immune to venom?

Several North American species of rat snakes, as well as king snakes, have proven to be immune or highly resistant to the venom of rattlesnake species. The king cobra, which does prey on cobras, is said to be immune to their venom.
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Does mongoose have anti venom?

The mongoose is known for its ability to fight and kill venomous snakes, especially cobras. Their specialised acetylcholine receptors render them immune to venom, while their thick coats and quick speed also come in handy during conflicts.
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Which snake is the king of all snakes?

The king cobra—one of the most venomous snakes on the planet—can literally "stand up" and look a full-grown person in the eye. When confronted, they can lift up to a third of its body off the ground and still move forward to attack. Fortunately, king cobras are shy and will avoid humans whenever possible.
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Is there anti venom for King Cobra?

The antivenom specific to King Cobra, i.e., Ophiophagus hannah Monovalent Antivenom (OhMAV) produced in Thailand was administered in eight out of the nine cases, indicated by the onset of neurological manifestation.
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Is King Cobra immune to venom?

Though a snake-eating species, King Cobra is not fully immune to snake venoms, as it can be envenomed and killed by another King Cobra or venomous snakes.
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Is a blue snake poisonous?

All blue snakes are venomous, but their venom is not always dangerous to humans. The blue sea snakes and pit vipers are the most venomous of the blue snakes you may encounter and they should be dealt with great caution. A bite from one of the venomous blue snakes requires immediate medical attention.
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Do all snakes have antivenom?

Diagnosis of Snakebites

Identification or description of the snake would help, because not all snakes are venomous, and because there are different kinds of antivenom for different species of snakes.
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Is King Cobra the most poisonous snake?

King cobra, the world's largest venomous snake. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world. Its bite delivers a tremendous amount of paralysis-inducing neurotoxins. The snake's venom is so strong and so voluminous that it can kill an elephant in just a few hours.
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Can a mongoose survive a black mamba bite?

While mambas have an intimidating reputation, it's perhaps the mongoose that often has the upper hand in a battle between the two. Mongooses have mutated cells that block the mambas' neurotoxins from entering their bloodstream. This makes them capable of surviving the venomous snake's deadly bite.
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Is there a rainbow snake?

The rainbow snake is a beautifully colored, non-venomous snake that lives in streams, swamps and marshes in southern Maryland and eastern Virginia.
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Are pink snakes real?

Corn snakes are the easiest and maybe even most vibrant pink snakes you can find. The most common and probably easiest to obtain species of snake that comes in pink is the corn snake.
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What is a orange snake?

Corn snake. Corn snakes are slender, orange or brownish-yellow snakes with a pattern of large, red blotches outlined in black down their backs. They are native to the eastern United States but are most abundant in Florida and the southeastern U.S.
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Do elephants get bitten by snakes?

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This is when the king cobra comes in. It is not likely to waste its venom on offensively attacking animals that are not its prey, but it will bite anyone that disturbs its territory. In doing so, it releases venom that is enough to kill even a full-grown elephant.
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Can Lions survive cobra bite?

“Veterinarians observed marks of snakebites on nose of the lion. Further autopsy procedure revealed that the animal had died due to internal bleeding. This established that the lion died due to snake-bite,” Dushyant Vasavada, Chief Conservator of Forests of Junagadh wildlife circle told The Indian Express.
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Are pigs immune to snake venom?

In the mammalian realm, hedgehogs, skunks, ground squirrels, and pigs have shown resistance to venom. Some scientists even believe the lowly opossum, which wields a venom-neutralizing peptide in its blood, may hold the key to developing a universal antivenom.
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Can I buy anti venom?

There's only one commercially available antivenin for "treating venomous snakebites in the United States - CroFeb, manufactured by U.K.-based BTG plc," according to The Washington Post. There are no other competitors in the market, and because of that, in 2014, BTG closed out around $100 million.
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Who would win black mamba or king cobra?

A combination of factors like the quantity of venom and bigger size gives the king cobra an upper hand. While the black mamba can put up a fight with the king cobra easily, the king cobra would win with no doubt.
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Why horse is used for anti venom?

Horses are most commonly chosen as the animals to create antibodies because they thrive in many environments worldwide, have a large body mass, get along with each other and are forgiving. Goats and sheep can work well, too. People have also used donkeys, rabbits, cats, chickens, camels, rodents and even sharks.
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What is the fastest snake?

The fastest land snake is the aggressive black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) of southeastern, tropical Africa. The snake can reach speeds of 16-19 km/h (10-12 mph) in short bursts over level ground.
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What is the number 1 deadliest snake?

Saw-Scaled Viper (Echis Carinatus) – The Deadliest Snake In The World. Although its venom is not very potent, the Saw-Scaled Viper is considered as one of the world's deadliest snakes as it is believed to be responsible for more human fatalities than all other snakes put together.
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Is a dragon snake poisonous?

Xenodermus javanicus, also known as the Dragon Snake, Javan Tubercle Snake, Javan Mudsnake, or Rough-backed Litter Snake, is a small non-venomous, semi-fossorial snake species belonging to the monotypic genus Xenodermus.
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