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Atheris-specific antivenom does not exist [2] and antivenom meant for bites from other species seems to have little effect, although Echis antivenom has been reported to have been of some help in a case of A. squamigera envenomation. [3] Symptomatic replacement therapy [clarification needed] is applied due to the absence of an Atheris-specific ...
Atheris hispida is a viper species endemic to Central Africa. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales ("spikes") that give it a bristly appearance. [3] No subspecies are currently recognized. [4] Common names include rough-scaled bush viper, spiny bush viper, [5] [3] hairy bush viper, [3] [6 ...
Atheris squamigera is the most well distributed species of the Atheris genus. Scientists believe that the current pattern of dispersal is of the Atheris species, including that of the A. squamigera may have been influenced by a combination of past climatic events, geological activities, the shifting of tectonic plates over millions of years, as ...
Atheris mongoensis is distinct from other Atheris species by its long lanceolate and erect scales on the top of its head and above its eyes which have a small knob at their ends, [2] its combination of entire, divided and narrow lanceolate tail scales, its 19-21 dorsal scales, its 141-152 ventral scales, its 43-55 subcaudal scale rows, its three suprarostrals, its two scales between its nasal ...
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Atheris hetfieldi, or Hetfield's bush viper, is a species of viper found in Bioko Island. The species gets its name in honour of James A. Hetfield , the vocalist and guitarist from Metallica as the authors were fans of the band from a young age and naming a species after a celebrity helps to raise awareness for biodiversity .