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Within the Elapidae family in Trinidad there are two poisonous coral snakes ( Micrurus lemniscatus , Micrurus circinalis ) which rarely bite dogs or humans since they are small, rare, and have retracted fangs [ 7 ] . Micrurus venom has moderate effects on blood coagulation and tissue integrity however victims rarely survive because the potent neurotoxin in the venom causes a postsynaptic blockade of neuromuscular transmission [ 6 ] . The neurotoxin can cause cranial nerve paralysis leading to neurotoxic facies or respiratory paralysis and death [ 6 ] .
The model for the temptress with snakes in her hair was Maria Zambaco, a sculptress of Greek background who was in turn Burne-Jones' pupil, studio assistant, and lover before he broke with her in 1869 and returned to his long-suffering wife.
Long ignored by snake experts, the skeleton shares many physical characteristics with that of snakes, including its 140 vertebrae and its extraordinarily flexible jaws.
As it snakes up and down the peaks and ridges, the wall conforms to a challenging topography, one that leaves many tourists gasping for breath.
While proteases, phospholipase A 2 and nucleotidases are responsible for the haemorrhagic lesions induced by Bothrops jararaca venom, most crotalid myotoxins are phospholipases and some exhibit proteolytic activities [ 12 ] . Crotalid snakes have a wide geographical distribution, this may contribute to differences in their venom composition [ 8 ] . Differences in venom composition may play a role in the effectiveness of the medicinal plants used for snakebites.
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