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Crotalidae /Cro·tal·i·dae/ (kro-tal´ĭ-de) a family of venomous snakes, the pit vipers. Crotalidae a family of snakes with movable fangs (Solenoglypha). Includes pit vipers (Bothrops spp.) and rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The highly accessible text describes the behavior and care in captivity of venomous snakes from the Elapidae family (cobras, kraits, coral snakes); Viperidae family (adders, vipers); and Crotalidae family (pitvipers). announced today that CroFab(TM) - Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine) has marked its fifth season of use as the primary antivenom* for crotalid snakebites from snake species common to the United States. The term crotalid is used to describe the Crotalidae family of venomous snakes that includes rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths/water moccasins. |
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