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Influence of size, sex and age on venom yield of Bothrops leucurus (Serpentes, Viperidae) in captivity conditions

Snake venom is an expensive metabolic weapon used for digestion and defense. Detailed studies on the production of venoms are important for the manufacture of antivenoms and for the therapeutic management of snakebites. Bothrops leucurus is one of the snakes of medical importance responsible for a large number of accidents in Northeast Brazil. Leer más.

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