Agkistrodon acutus venom is a hemolytic toxin composed of protein, which has a strong bleeding effect (the victim will have wound pain and bleeding, followed by swelling, blistering, tissue gangrene and ulcer). If not injected with antivenom in time, it will lead to death.

According to the survey data, dangerous incidents and even deaths caused by Agkistrodon acutus bites are relatively common at least in Chinese mainland. Because snakes are big, fierce and have long fangs, the biting situation is more serious.

Studies have shown that Agkistrodon acutus venom has a good coagulation effect, and a thrombin-like enzyme isolated from its venom has successfully entered our lives. A medicine called "Su Ling" used in the hospital is made of this thrombin-like enzyme.

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Anti-snake measures:

1 Except for cobras, snakes generally don't take the initiative to attack people. When we don't find it, get too close to the snake, or accidentally step on it, the snake bites.

If you meet a snake, if it doesn't attack you actively, don't disturb it, especially don't shake the surrounding ground and plants. It's best to wait for it to escape or wait for someone to rescue it.

2. Snakes are temperature-changing animals, and come out only when the temperature reaches 18 degrees. In the south, May-10 is usually the high incidence of snake injuries.

Especially when it is hot and rainy, or when it rains in Chuqing, snakes often come out of the hole. Pay special attention to snake prevention before rain, after rain and after flood.

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