Snakes are reptiles, all of whom are limbless, scaled
predators with a carnivorous diet. Some snakes are poisonous, and nearly all of
our snake medicines come from the venomous group. This includes well-known
medicines such as Lachesis, the bushmaster, Crotalus horridus and
the rattlesnakes, Elaps, the coral snake, and Naja the cobra.
Snake venoms are complex mixtures of polypeptides and organics with the ability
to paralyze, kill and digest any prey organism. The venom composition is
diverse, differing between species (inter-specific venom variations) and
individuals (intra-specific venom variations). Hereditary and epigenetic factors
(e.g., geographical distribution, diet, snake maturity) contribute to the venom
variability. Based on the victim's symptoms of snakebite, snake venom can
basically be classified as neurotoxic or hemorrhagic.
Related Crotalus Cascavella Symptoms
, constriction. Throat. Feeling of dust in throat; of lump.
; formication. Constrictive pain as if a string were tied round
Pain in œsophagus extending to abdomen. Swallowing difficult.
Lancinating pains are frequent, and are < by cold washings
desire for snow
, without wanting either water or wine. Feeling of coldness in
stomach after eating.
Sensation of an opening in stomach through which air
Each mouthful of food falls suddenly into stomach, like a stone
pain felt even in the back.
Epigastrium sensitive, cannot bear clothing
lancinations in uterus when washing with cold water; terrible lancinations if
the water is warm,
with weight in uterus.
Lancinations like knife-stabs in
uterus and anus, esp. when washing with cold water.
Palpitation if any one stands at her r. side. Faintness >
in open air
. Sensation as if r. hip, from hip to heel, were shortened; this
sensation, though illusory, causes him to limp.
General coldness, not relieved
by energy. Feet icy cold. Smell, like that of the snake; as of a hospital.
Itching of tongue.