SNAKE BITE

It is also known as snake envenomization and is defined as an injury from snakebite. Clinical signs will be fang marks with swelling and bruising around the area, vomiting, salivation, convulsions, and death. Diagnosis can be made on the basis of CBC, serum chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation profile, and bacterial culture and sensitivity. Affected cases need immediate veterinary attention and prognosis depends on the venom burden, shock, haematologic complication and infection.