Evidence of Venom in Snakes of the Genera Alsophis and Rhadinaea

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A bite of the Cuban racer, Alsophis a. angulifer, produced considerable edema and erythema in a human being. Within 4 hrs., a dark, bruise-like discoloration developed about the vicinity of the bite. The yellow-lipped snake, Rhadinaea flavilata, will seize a frog or lizard, chew until the back teeth are imbedded, and then remain motionless until the prey becomes quiescent. Apparently the prey is numbed by a mild venom.

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