Snakes
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Imhoff Farm Reptile Sanctuary
Kommmetjie
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Venemous snakes of the Cape Peninsula:-
| Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Type of Venom |
Immediate first Aid |
| Cape Cobra |
Naja Nivea |
Neurotoxic Venom |
Pressure bandage, immobilise limb, transport to hospital immediately, support breathing |
| Puffadder |
Bitis Arietans |
Cytotoxic Venom |
Pressure bandage, immobilise limb, transport to hospital |
| Boomslang |
Dispholidus Typus |
Haemotoxic Venom |
Pressure bandage, immobilise limb, transport to hospital |
| Rinkhals |
Hemachatus Haemachatus |
Neurotoxic Venom |
Pressure bandage, immobilise limb, transport to hospital |
source: http://www.seanthomas.net
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