What is Kascabel?
Kascabel is a poisonous species of Pitviper originating from South America. Its Latin name is Crotalus durissus and is commonly referred to as South American rattlesnake or tropical rattle. These snakes are one of the most common types of snakes in the region and have 13 recognized subspecies. While the population of snakes is widespread throughout the region, there are gaps in the population concentrations. Many of these toxic rattles prefer areas with severe vegetation, but some groups are found in dry, sand and grass areas. Regardless of the habitat, it moves very quickly and is very alert.
Cascabel can grow to a general length of about 5 feet 11 inches (about 180 cm). The scales of these snake types have a rough look. They tend to protrude from the body. The standards seem to be larger STPO pages of vertebrate and shrinks on the sides of the snake. Its colors of the scale will often be shades of brown and white, depending on the species. Crotoxin and tames are two neurotoxins found in the poison of these rattles. Correct lE -fingering can make many symptoms of painful but temporary. Without the treatment of anti-venom, bite can cause serious permanent damage, such as tissue death and organ failure.
neurotoxins in the poison of some types of snake kascabel cause paralysis that progresses and worsens when it moves the body. Specifically, neurotoxins affect nerve cells. Damage to sight, decreasing lids and hearing damage are some effects. Problems with paralysis of muscles and breathing can be life -threatening.
other species have poison thus causes various problems that mimic the poison of North American rattles. Pain, swelling and blisters in place are common. If the anti-venom is not provided soon after bite, tissue may occur and must be removed. In rare cases, such as those when anti-venom is ineffective, amputation is often required.
It is extremely important to find emergency medical care Sadrisingly after any snake bites, especially if it is suspected of cascabel. Whenever possible, specific details of the size, color and brands of the snake should be recorded to help medical staff to create a treatment plan of this kind. If the snake cannot be definitively identified, the emergency staff can only treat for the general poisonous bites of the snake.