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Das, I., Ahmed, N. and Liat, L.B. (2015) Venomous Terrestrial Snakes of Malaysia: Their Identity and Biology. In: Gopalakrishnakone, P., Faiz, A., Fernando ,R., Gnanathasan, C., Habib, A. and Yang, C.C., Eds., Clinical Toxinology in Asia Pacific and Africa, Vol. 2, Springer, Dordrecht, 53-69. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6386-9_5

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• TITLE: Venomous Terrestrial Snakes in the Tropics of Malaysia: Review

  AUTHORS: Iman D. Johan Arief, Xin Y. Er, Rafiq Shajahan, Faiz Johan Arief, Naganathan Pillai

  KEYWORDS: Venom, Toxins, Snakes, Malaysia, Anti-Venom

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.8 No.3, March 24, 2021

  ABSTRACT: The tropics of Malaysia have plenty to offer when it comes to its biodiversity. In the animal kingdom, snakes play a crucial role and form a large component in the ecosystem, with human envenomation being a fairly common problem. From 1965 to 1971, there were 5203 reported cases of venomous snake bites throughout Malaysia, 18 of which being fatal cases. Symptomatology varies, ranging from mild local symptoms on one end of the spectrum to life threatening systemic manifestation on the other end. Quick identification of species and application of basic first aid management is crucial in preventing further complications, whilst awaiting further definitive management if necessary. Thus, a well-established management plan for selecting cases based on recognition of species would ultimately influence the prognosis of victims.