The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College
Open Access
  • Year: 2004
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1 and 2

Venom yield of major indian poisonous Snakes in captivity

  • Author:
  • S. M. Tumbare, M. V. Khadilkar
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 9 to 11

Antitoxin and Sera Department, Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited., Pimpri, Pune–411 018.

Abstract

The average venom yield per collection in captivity of major Indian poisonous snakes was 126 mg for Common Indian Cobra (Naja naja), 76 mg for Russell's Viper (Vipera russelli) and 8 mg for Common Indian Krait (Bungarus caeruleus).

Keywords

Snake, Venom yield, Naja naja, Vipera russelli, Bungarus caeruleus