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[Poisoning by exotic pets].

Andreas Schaper1, Luc de Haro2, Michael Deters3

  • 1Giftinformationszentrum-Nord der Länder Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein (GIZ-Nord), Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Georg-August-Universität, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland. aschaper@giz-nord.de.

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|October 4, 2019
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Exotic pet poisonings are a medical challenge, with snakes causing the most severe cases. Prompt medical attention and species identification are crucial for managing these incidents.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Exotic poisonous animals are increasingly kept as pets in Central Europe.
  • Poisoning from these animals presents unique challenges for medical professionals.
  • Data on the incidence and characteristics of exotic animal poisonings in the region is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and patterns of poisoning caused by exotic animals in Germany and France.
  • To identify the types of exotic animals most frequently involved in reported poisoning incidents.
  • To describe the clinical manifestations, treatments, and outcomes of these poisonings.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 202 poisoning cases reported to four poison information centers between 2001 and 2006.
Keywords:
AntivenomExotic poisonous animalsScorpionsVenomous snakesVenomous spiders

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  • Data collected included animal species, location of the incident, clinical symptoms, and treatment administered.
  • Categorization of poisonings by animal type (snakes, marine animals, arthropods, others).

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 202 cases were evaluated, with 91% occurring in domestic settings.
    • Snakes were responsible for the highest proportion of poisonings (38%), followed by marine animals (31%) and arthropods (27%).
    • Severe poisonings (8% of cases) were exclusively linked to snake bites, manifesting as coagulopathies, severe local effects, or respiratory failure; no fatalities were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Exotic animal poisonings, particularly from snakes, require specialized medical management.
    • Immediate immobilization and disinfection of the affected limb, alongside species identification, are recommended first aid measures.
    • Consultation with poison information centers and prompt hospitalization are vital for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.