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Re: Leptophis

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Posted by WW on March 04, 2003 at 07:24:19:

In Reply to: Leptophis posted by rémi on March 04, 2003 at 04:39:36:

Like the vast majority of Colubrids, Leptophis has a Duvernoy's gland producing toxic secretions (which isnot the same as toxic saliva!). I don't know what its rear teeth look like, but then, that does not seem to matter all that much - Rhabdophis has pretty unimpressive fangs, and yet, it can kill you.

Clinical evidence suggests that Leptophis bites can cause local pain and swelling, but I have not heard of any more serious symptoms.

Cheers,

Wolfgang




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