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Mariana Silva Tavares1,2, Melissa Inácio Moitas1,2, Caroline Serino-Silva1
1Laboratory of Herpetology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil.
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|July 27, 2026
Summary
Snake venom from deceased Lachesis muta snakes retains its biochemical activity and immunological integrity. This finding supports the clinical relevance of handling dead snakes and using their venom for antivenom production.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Toxicology
- Herpetology
Background:
- Snakebite incidents can occur even with deceased snakes due to retained venom activity.
- Limited understanding exists regarding venom alterations post-mortem, even in well-preserved genera like Lachesis.
