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According to Yoshimitsu (2005), this species and the Okinawan habu (Protobothrops flavoviridis), another pit viper, are the most venomous snakes in Japan. [6] The venom's lethality as measured by LD 50 in mice following intraperitoneal injection is in the range 0.3 mg/kg [ 12 ] to 1.22 mg/kg. [ 13 ]
Rhabdophis tigrinus, also known commonly as the tiger keelback, [2] yamakagashi, or kkotbaem, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. Many sources, though not ITIS, [3] recognize one subspecies, Rhabdophis tigrinus formosanus of Taiwan. [2] [4]
Mounted specimen at the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, Japan. Growing to an average total length of 4–5 feet (120–150 cm), with a maximum of 7.9 feet (240 cm), [8] this is the largest member of its genus. It is slenderly built and gracefully proportioned with a large head. The crown of the head is covered with small scales.
Sea turtles and highly venomous but non-aggressive sea snakes including the black-banded sea krait occur in warmer waters around southern Japan. Venomous snakes include the mildly venomous tiger keelback, and the more venomous front fanged vipers are the elegant pit viper, Okinawa habu, Tokara habu, hime habu and the mamushi.
Antivenom is manufactured by the Japan Snake Institute [8] and is an effective treatment for R. tigrinus bites [9] [10], but is an unapproved drug. The venom is highly hemorrhagic [11] [12]. While the term "poisonous snake" is often incorrectly used for a wide variety of venomous snakes, some species of Rhabdophis are in fact poisonous as well ...
Pages in category "Snakes of Japan" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Achalinus;
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The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a large and highly venomous snake species native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second longest venomous snake species in the world and is the fastest moving land snake, capable of moving at 4.32 to 5.4 metres per second (16–20 km/h, 10–12 mph).