Aquatic coral snake

Sức mạnh nọc độc

Vết cắn

Nọc độc thoát ra qua răng nanh hoặc răng khi nó cắn.

Nọc độc của nó gây ra gì?

Its venom is neurotoxic, meaning it attacks the nerves. It blocks signals between nerves and muscles, which causes paralysis. Symptoms can include blurred vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing and walking, and breathing failure. In a well-reported case in the Amazon, the victim reached hospital about 20 minutes after the bite.1

Nó nguy hiểm thế nào với con người?

Bites are rare, but the venom can cause paralysis of the cranial nerves and can be fatal. The estimated lethal dose for an adult human is 18–20 mg, which is higher than the 4–7 mg for smaller coral snake species. Because it is a large snake, it can carry a lot of venom, with an average yield of 56 mg and a maximum of 160 mg when milked by scientists.1

Tin tốt: bác sĩ có thuốc (huyết thanh kháng nọc) hoặc cách điều trị cho trường hợp này.1

Nó làm gì khi sợ?

When threatened, it flattens its body and raises its tail.1