Venomous Snakes: Taxonomy, Toxicology and Clinical Management of Envenomation

Dear Colleagues,

Currently, over 4000 species of snakes have been described across all world continents except Antarctica; of these species, over 600 species are considered venomous.

Snakebites constitute a significant public health issue in both developing and developed countries, with over 5 million people being bitten every year and over 2.7 million people poisoned according to the World Health Organisation. In terms of associated mortalities, 138,000 deaths are reported on a yearly basis and a much larger number of patients are left with permanent disabilities. On a taxonomical basis, knowledge on the toxicology of snake venoms and clinical management aspects of envenomation vary from species to species and particularly depends on the geographical distribution, impact on public health and severity of the envenomation.

The present Special Issue aims to publish original research articles, reviews, and short communications on the toxinology and toxicology of snake venom and clinical management of snake envenomation. Recent investigations integrating the taxonomy, geographical distribution, and biochemical characterisation of snake toxins and clinical investigations associated with snake bites are also relevant to this Special Issue, including snake species that are not generally considered to be venomous (e.g., colubridae).

Dr. Jean Lou Dorne
Dr. Matteo Riccardo Di Nicola
Guest Editors

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• snakebite
• toxinology
• toxicology
• clinical management
• snake envenomation
• antivenom