Venomous Snakes

[epaiva]

Lachesis muta
It is a venomous pit viper species found in South America, adults grow to an average of 2 to 2.5 m (6½-8 feet), although 3 m (10 feet) is not too unusual. The largest recorded specimen was almost 3.65 m (12 feet) long, making this the largest of all vipers and the longest venomous snake in the western hemisphere. Lachesis muta is the third longest venomous snake in the world. A individual 2,24 m weighted 4 kg, this species is estimated to weight from 3 to 5 kg (6.6 to 11.0 lb), somewhat less than the heaviest rattlesnakes or Bitis vipers. The color pattern consists of a yellowish, reddish or grey-brown ground color, overlaid with a series of dark brown or black dorsal blotches that form lateral inverted triangles of the same color. The lateral pa ttern may be precisely or indistinctly defined, normally pale at the center.
Found in South America in the equatorial forests east of the Andes: Colombia, eastern Ecuador, Peru, northern Bolivia, eastern and southern Venezuela, the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana and much of Brazil. Some reports suggest that this species produces a large amount of venom that is weak compared to some other vipers.
credits to Luis Fernando Navarrete, Manuel Castelain, Marco Natera, Narco Natera.

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Signs and Symptoms of Envenomation:
These signs and symptoms will usually manifest earliest, though their development will vary considerably from case to case. Not all of these will necessarily occur, even with severe envenomation.
Edema & Pain, Hemorrhage (gingival, wound, rectal), Blister formation around wound site, Abdominal pain (intense colic), Bloody diarrhea, Hypotension (diastolic & systolic),
Bradycardia, Diminished heart sounds, Brief loss of consciousness, Blurry vision, Dizziness and Vomiting. Reply