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VOL. 2 / NO. 1
Letter to the Editor

Do not forget the Lichtenstein's Green Racer!

Cinthia D. Gigliotti orcid orcid María D. Montero orcid Rodrigo A. Petter orcid

National Poison Center (CNI) - 'Prof. Alejandro Posadas' National Hospital, El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Submitted: 2024-12-27
Accepted: 2025-01-10
Published: 2025-01-31
DOI: 10.62129/WHEA5175 Article PDF
Abstract

Philodryas olfersii is a non-aggressive, diurnal snake widely found in South America. Most snakebites from this species result in mild symptoms. However, in rare instances, the envenomation can present symptoms resembling those of bothropic snake bites, which are more common in the region. This highlights the importance of considering the potential toxicological impact of Philodryas olfersii bites to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment with bothropic antivenom.

Keywords
Philodryas olfersii Opisthoglyphous Snakes Myotoxins Fibrinogenolytic proteases
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