Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia
- Month/YearJuly 2017
- Pages80
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PublisherMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment, Putrajaya
- CountryMalaysia
- LanguageEnglish
- ISBN9789670250267
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AuthorsAhmad Khaldun Ismail, Teo Eng Wah, Indraneil Das, Taksa Vasaruchapong & Scott A. Weinstein
Abstract
The purpose of this book is to highlight the potentially dangerous species to humans, with a list of the main potentially medically significant snakes. It is important to note that if a species is not listed below, it does not necessarily mean that it does not exist in Malaysia nor that its bite cannot cause harmful effects in humans.
In particular, the list of colubrid (non-front-fanged) snakes has been selective, to include only a number known to be of potential medical significance. It is also important to note that a poor surveillance of the pet trade and irresponsible importation of exotic snakes may introduce a medically significant species, which is not indigenous to Malaysia. This may add to the complexity of managing envenomings in this country.
Citation
Species 33 records
- Animals 33
- Total 33
- Vulnerable 3
- Near Threatened 1
- Least Concern 28
- Data Deficient 1
- Total 33
