Human-Snake Conflict Mitigation in Bihar; Prevention and Awareness about Snakebite; Neglected Tropical Disease; Saving Lives of Snakes & Humans #NTD #Snakebite
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
More than 400 Anoles come under this @iucnssc specialist group managed by the two energetic young professionals Jhan & Anna. Here, see the dewlap of the Dominican, the jauntiness of the Panama City, the vibrancy of the Neotropical Green and the head shape of the Puerto Rican.
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
@kaffindia My gas hob wasn’t working, so I requested technician. He couldn’t even open gas panel due to lack of proper tools, suggested using hammer which could damage hob (₹4500) or burner (₹3500). He did nothing to fix it, yet charged ₹400 for the visit. Terrible service.
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𝗗𝗚𝗛𝗧-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗻: 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 „𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘂̈𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻“ – 𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗴
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Bitis arietans - Puff Adder. From Devils Peak Estate, Western Cape. Highly-venomous tyroneping.co.za/snakes-sout…
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
🐍 #SnakeFact 202! Ever wondered how Boomslangs prepare for the next generation? 🐣 These fascinating snakes have a unique breeding cycle that peaks in spring, with females nesting in hidden spots like tree hollows or leaf litter. – at Johannesburg, South Africa
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Commencement of Monsoon season increases the incidents of Snakebite across the State of Bihar in general and in rural areas in particular. Here is a report of Death of a Woman due to Venomous Snakebite from Ghorasahan block in East Champaran district of Bihar, India.
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Boa thought to be male, gives birth 14 snakes; extremely rare virgin birth phenomenon.
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
A new species of Mountain Pit Viper from China..
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Our latest article in @TheLancet: Scientists @drhrishikesh17 and @DrRahulGajbhiye discuss the urgency of collecting credible snakebite data in India and LMICs by strengthening data sources for achieving @WHO goal to halve snakebite mortality by 2030.
Link: thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Held in-person at our Atlanta, GA facility, AF's Venomous Training and Certification course is the perfect way for participants to learn how to safely handle and relocate venomous reptiles. Our March, May, and July dates are accepting registrations now!
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Original Publication:
Johnson et al. 1987;25(11):1169-80. Toxicon
"Observations on white and yellow venoms from an individual southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis helleri)
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
🐍💊 “This study is a really exciting outcome because it really moves the boundaries of what we thought a single antibody would be capable of in the context of snakebite.”
Read about LSTM's role in discovering a new treatment for snakebite envenoming ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/global-healt…
Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
"The breakthrough has been hailed as a 'first step' towards creating a universal antivenom – long considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of snakebite research."
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Bihar Snakebite Initiative (BSI) retweeted
Here is a comparison of the neonatal size differences of two southern elapid species. February is a time when baby snakes really start showing up, and it’s also when baby lizards are abundant, which is great for young snakes because they primary eat small lizards.
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"Researchers working with the indigenous Waorani people captured and studied several specimens of the newly named northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima) in the Bameno region of Baihuaeri Waorani Territory in the Ecuadorian Amazon."
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