einstein (São Paulo). 23/Oct/2025;23:eRC1430.
Snakebites by Bothrops taeniatus: characteristics of snakebites involving a rare venomous snake in Brazil
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025RC1430
ABSTRACT
Snakebites from the genus Bothrops account for up to 90% of venomous snakebites in Brazil. Among these species, Bothrops taeniatus is considered rare in Brazil, with only one reported case in the literature. Its venom has a strong hemorrhagic effect but lacks procoagulant activity, which can lead to significant variations in the neutralizing efficacy of anti-Bothrops serum. We describe the first case of severe envenomation by B. taeniatus with rapid recovery following the administration of anti-Bothrops serum in Brazil, and discuss the characteristics of B. taeniatus envenomation based on a literature review.
Keywords: Bothrops taeniatus; Snake bites; Snake venoms; Antivenins; Epidemiology
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