exotic-venom: (Pseudocerastes persicus) Persian horned viper Venom varies for different subspec
exotic-venom: (Pseudocerastes persicus) Persian horned viper Venom varies for different subspecies, mainly hemotoxic, possibly w/ neurotoxic factors. Most bites to humans produce limited envenomation, w/ mainly local symptoms of minor pain, mild local tingling & stiffness. Serious envenomation can cause internal hemorrhaging, extensive progressive swelling, weakness & ptosis. Victim may be conscious but can’t respond due to paralysis. Reports of human envenomation fairly common, but fatalities not very common. -- source link