Vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) bite in a dog

Otto, J.; Blaylock, R.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 74(1): 27-28

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 1019-9128
PMID: 12836745
Document Number: 562216
A vine snake bite in a dog from South Africa in 18 March 2002 is reported. There was continued minor bleeding from the assumed nose bite site for 4 days. Currently manufactured snakebite antivenom is not effective against vine snake bites and treatment is supportive.

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