Blood biochemical profile of the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) in captivity

AUTOR(ES)

TROIANO, J. C., GOULD, E. G., ALTHAUS, R., MALINSKAS, G., GOULD, J. A., HEKER, J., VIDAL, J. C., AMANTINI, E., SIMONCINI, C.

FONTE

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2001-12

RESUMO

Blood samples were collected from 180 healthy specimens of the South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus terrificus, in captivity. All animals were in good clinical condition. Normal biochemical reference values were established for the following: total proteins, albumin, globulins, uric acid, creatinine, urea, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, total lipids, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, GOT (AST), GPT (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Samples were obtained by venipuncture of the ventral tail vein. Values were compared with published data for Boidae, Elapidae, and Viperidae.

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