Ophthalmic abnormalities secondary to snakebite

In humans, the American Association of Poison Control Centers recorded over 6,500 snakebites in 2012, of which over 4,000 were con firmed to be venomous bites. As reporting is not mandatory, many snakebites go unreported. It is speculated that snakebites in the pet population occur in similar, if not greater, incidence than in humans because of a high outdoor exposure rate and poor threat judgment by the animal victim. However , there is no precise data available to document the exact numbers. In humans, 98% of the bites are on extremities, most often on the hands and arms amd often the result of deliberate attempts to handle, harm, or kill the snake.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: research