Presentation on theme: "The Frightening FER-DE-LANCE By: Logan Madson Blending In With Branches Some FER-DE-LANCE’S live in the woods on the ground. In the day they live in. [slideplayer.com]

The medical material presented at the training session on December 7 was provided by Dr. Charles Greenidge, and on December 8, Dr. [thevoiceslu.com]

Venom Anticoagulants Probably not present General: Venom Haemorrhagins Zinc metalloproteinase General: Venom Nephrotoxins Probably not present General: Venom Cardiotoxins Probably not present General: Venom Necrotoxins Present but not defined General [toxinology.com]

Now we present you 9 photos in total — including the one from yesterday. And, again, we must warn you about the disgusting nature of what you are about to see. If you have a weak stomach, you shouldn’t scroll down. [everyjoe.com]

SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space! [britannica.com]

• Collapse

  She had trouble breathing after she was bitten then collapsed to the ground. Her father snapped a picture of the snake to show doctors, who were able to administer anti-venom almost immediately. [sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com]

  During the cold phase, snakebites could increase because of abrupt collapses in the abundance of prey: When there’s a shortage of rodents, snakes are forced to forage in places where they could come into contact with humans. [iflscience.com]

  The bite is designed to start the digestion process and to make sure the prey doesn't get very far before collapsing. [consejo.bz]

• Camping

  Everyone at camp helped load White into "The Mayan Hunter" — the nickname for a Toyota Tacoma with giant tires that could make it through the jungle. [archive.decaturdaily.com]

  Camp on areas of short grass as snakes dislike exposed areas and prefer to move through long grass. [bugbog.com]

  Sleep off the ground (hammock or camp bed) or use a sewn-in ground sheet and mosquito-proof tent or sleep under a mosquito net that is well-tucked-in under your sleeping bag. [iamat.org]

  I had just made a little camp in a tree in the Borneo jungle. I was settling down for the night - hungry - when I saw something moving along the branch. I knew it could be my only chance for supper. [gq-magazine.co.uk]

• Animal Bite

  While media outlets love to report on scary animal attacks, pictures of animal wounds rarely make the TV screen. This likely stems from the fact that animal bite photos often resemble something out of a horror movie. [ranker.com]

  Generally, these animals bites because they are frightened, or bothered. These snakes inhabit a variety of habitats. They can be found in overgrown fields, near river in drier lowland regions, as well as mountains, and some forests. [liveincostarica.com]

  A bite sustained in water is just as dangerous as one on land. 6-3. Human and Other Animal Bites Human or other land animal bites may cause lacerations or bruises. [brooksidepress.org]

  Animal bites and stings reported by United States poison control centers, 2001–2005. Wilderness Environ Med. 2008;19(1):7–14. pmid:18333665 View Article PubMed/NCBI Google Scholar 52. Langley RL. [journals.plos.org]

• Chills

  'Naked and Afraid' Snake Eats Producer's Foot Exclusive Details This may be the most disturbing thing you see in the month of May ... a deadly snake bit a TV producer in the foot ... and the damage is bone-chilling -- literally and figuratively. [tmz.com]

  The unfortunate victim witnesses his body becoming a corpse piece by piece; a chill of death invades all his being, and soon bloody threads fall from his gums; and his eyes, without intending to, will also cry blood, until, beaten by suffering and anguish [acsu.buffalo.edu]

• Rigor

  They slit open her engorged belly and 17 baby pit vipers slithered out of her, ready to claim their territory and defend it rigorously. Because they are territorial, the workers killed all 17 of the babies. [happycoconutstravelblog.com]

  The incidence showed a decreasing gradient from north to south ( Fig 2 ), which corresponded to the climatic trend between the Chaco province which climate is subtropical, and the Patagonia province more rigorous on the one hand, and the Andean climate [journals.plos.org]

• Hemoptysis

  Bite symptoms include pain, oozing from the puncture wounds, local swelling that may increase for up to 36 hours, bruising that spreads from the bite site, blisters, numbness, mild fever, headache, bleeding from the nose and gums, hemoptysis, gastrointestinal [ambergriscaye.com]

  (Mole, 1924).[27] Bite symptoms include pain, oozing from the puncture wounds, local swelling that may increase for up to 36 hours, bruising that spreads from the bite site, blisters, numbness, mild fever, headache, bleeding from the nose and gums, hemoptysis [en.wikipedia.org]

• Diarrhea

  As water and sanitation interventions continue to be implemented, it will be important to understand the ecological context in which they can prevent diarrhea. [ajtmh.org]

  Bites or stings from these insects may produce more serious reactions, to include generalized itching and hives, weakness, anxiety, headache, breathing difficulties, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. [brooksidepress.org]

• Jaundice

  Jori, “Neonatal Jaundice-New Trends in Phototherapy, Plenum Press, New York (1984). Google Scholar 77. H. B. Kostenbauder and D. R. Sanvordeker, Riboflavin enhancement of bilirubin photocatabolism in vivo, Experientia 29: 282 (1973). [link.springer.com]

• Insect Bite

  Insect Bites/Stings An insect bite or sting can cause great pain, allergic reaction, inflammation, and infection. If not treated correctly, some bites/stings may cause serious illness or even death. [brooksidepress.org]

  Traduzioni meno frequenti pang · sting · morsel · nip · curb bit · stab · twinge · prick · chomp · jaw · mouthful · biting · insect bite Morso Bite noun Tom ha preso un piccolo morso della ciambella di Mary. Tom took a tiny bite of Mary's donut. [it.glosbe.com]

• Fear

  All are very considered to be very aggressive and dangerous to man and one of the most feared snakes on the planet. [wildernessarena.com]

  “The public has generally expressed an inherent fear of the species precisely for this reason,” he stated. [thevoiceslu.com]

  The fer-de-lance is a common Central American snake, a pit-viper, which adapts well to human disturbance, and certainly is the most dangerous and feared snake in Costa Rica because of their very toxic venom. [biology.illinoisstate.edu]

  The Saint Lucia fer de lance is an endangered pitviper that is widely feared because of its potentially deadly bite. For many years, schoolchildren were erroneously taught that these snakes were brought to Saint Lucia to control runaway slaves. [fauna-flora.org]

• Confusion

  In many countries, there are several species that are often confused with one another. They are one the longest of the venomous snakes, as most specimens reach lengths close to 8 feet, which is large. [venomoussnakes.net]

  Snakes are ectothermic (not to be confused with cold-blooded), which means their body temperature depends on the temperature of their surroundings. As a result, where they go and how they eat change with the weather. [iflscience.com]

  Confused and Excitable Serpents The beginning of the green season, also known as “invierno” or winter in Costa Rica, is an uncomfortable time of the year for the skittish Bothrops asper. [news.co.cr]

  As a result, great confusion between it and other related species, most notably Bothrops atrox, which is similar in color but usually has yellow or rust-like tones and rectangular or trapezoidal blotches.[2] Distribution[edit] It is found on the Gulf [en.wikipedia.org]

• Irritability

  It has an irritable disposition, ready to strike with little provocation. The female fer-de-lance is highly prolific, producing up to 60 young born with a dangerous bite. [survivaliq.com]

  It has an irritable disposition, ready to strike with little provocation. The female fer-de-lance is highly prolific, producing up to 60 young, all with a dangerous bite. [wildernessarena.com]

  This viper is known for is irritable disposition and is considered extremely dangerous for it strikes with little - use of its rattle - or no warning at all. [sites.google.com]

  But don't irritate wildlife! How did the "snake-poker" know what the snake was? Benign snakes take the colouring of poisonous ones, and vice versa. Anyone who "plays" with a snake like that is an idiot. [tripadvisor.co.uk]

• Stroke

  The stroke she suffered from the poisonous venom, and the limited emergency care available to her, was no match for her resiliency.The months of recovery and rehabilitation, still ongoing, are losing to her spirit. [mercurynews.com]

  She had also suffered a stroke, perhaps triggered by anti-venom. Recovery has been steady. But far from complete. She is still working to improve certain fine motor skills and has some trouble expressing thoughts. [ktvu.com]

  Stroke following Bothrops spp. snakebite. Neurology 2003, 60, 1577–1580. [ Google Scholar ] [ PubMed ] Thomas, L.; Tyburn, B.; Lang, J.; Ketterle, J. [mdpi.com]

  Stroke following Bothrops spp. snakebite. Neurology. 2003; 60 :1577–1580. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 22. Thomas L., Tyburn B., Lang J., Ketterle J. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Agitation

  When it feels agitated, the fer-de-lance may vibrate its tail—the buzz is audible—before striking. It moves quickly when threatened. Other large vipers are more inclined to escape when they feel attacked, but the terciopelo is more likely to strike. [anywhere.com]

  Behavior: Fer-de-lances are easily agitated and can move very fast. They are primarily solitary and nocturnal; these well-camouflaged snakes tend to bask and rest during the day unless threatened. They are less active during cool and/or dry weather. [dwazoo.com]

  Though they are relatively docile during the day and often reluctant to bite, they are incredibly dangerous when agitated. [ranker.com]

  You cannot die within a few minutes, and the most important thing is to prevent the person from becoming agitated and to immobilize the affected area to help slow the spreading of the venom. [happycoconutstravelblog.com]

• Seizure

  Within seconds she was unconscious and having seizures. Her family rushed her to a Belize medical clinic. "I was absolutely convinced tis is here she was going to die. [ktvu.com]

  Neurotoxic venom affect the nervous system, leading to everything from seizures to death. Neurotoxic bites are the most deadly. [consejo.bz]

  Moments later, Audrey collapsed and went into seizure. Other guests heading to dinner hurried to the scene. Audrey was carried onto the resort owner’s truck and rushed to a nearby clinic. [mercurynews.com]

Treatment: Victim can survive if treated quickly but they are responsible for a large number of deaths. Once treatment begins, extended hospital stays are typically required. Weight loss after a bite is common too. [wildernessarena.com]

‘But she is unlikely to have received anti-venom treatment (which entails giving treatment to stop blood clotting) to keep her blood flowing through her body.’ [brobible.com]

Begin treatment immediately upon arriving at the immobilized victim. To avoid false alarms and mitigate the CCSS’s financial burden, the victim will contribute to the cost of their life-saving treatment. [ticotimes.net]

The researches focused on extensive snake bite records in Costa Rica from the Ministry of Health from 2005-2013 since reporting a bite is mandatory in the country, and the healthcare system there provides free treatment. [wildlife.org]

He found a motorbike and drove quickly to the Tarapoa hospital to get treatment. [latitudecuador.com]

[…] light” (visible and ultraviolet = UV electromagnetic radiation = non-ionizing) in medically related activities including the prevention of disease, the preparation of pharmaceuticals, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the elucidation of the etiology [link.springer.com]

Epidemiology of snakebites in El Salvador. A: Seasonal incidence of snakebites in El Salvador 2010–2012. [journals.plos.org]

Home The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 90, Issue 4 Article ISSN: 0002-9637 E-ISSN: 1476-1645 View Affiliations Hide Affiliations Affiliations: 1 Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann [ajtmh.org]

"In the past five or 10 years, there's been a backing off in first aid from really invasive things like making incisions," says Arizona physician David Hardy, M.D., who studies snakebite epidemiology. [consejo.bz]

Snakebites in Central and South America: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, and Clinical Management. In Campbell JA, Lamar WW. 2004. The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere. [en.wikipedia.org]

Envonimation Pathophysiology Bothrops species snakebites account for the majority of envenomations in South and Central America. [mdpi.com]

“Although our study did not cover this topic, close monitoring of venomous snake distributions and modelling habitat shifts under climate change scenarios also could help prevent further conflicts and health issues generated by snakes,” Sasa Marin said [wildlife.org]

Martin Didier delivered a presentation to participants on the immediate steps that should be taken in order to prevent deaths and disabilities when bitten by a Fer-de-Lance. [thevoiceslu.com]

If you’re travelling in a group that includes a designated medical officer, he/she should acquire basic knowledge about prevention and treatment. [iamat.org]

Both FFI and Durrell are providing technical support to implement a management plan that aims to reduce the number of snake bites island-wide by at least 80% and prevent human deaths and disabilities from snake bite while also ensuring that the national [fauna-flora.org]

But the best thing to do is to practice awareness by trying to prevent any snakebites from occurring. [happycoconutstravelblog.com]