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May 22, 2026Toxicon0 citationsOpen Access

Insights on Micrurus Annellatus Snake Envenoming for Occupational Safety and Toxicology

Micrurus annellatus (Annellated Coral Snake) Snake Envenoming in Peru: Insights for Occupational Hygiene, Safety, and Toxicology

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PCPatrick S. ChampagneJGJosé María GutiérrezHTH.W. Turner

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Case report reveals envenoming symptoms and safety implications for biologists in the Amazon rainforest.

Key Points

  • To document the clinical manifestations of Micrurus annellatus envenoming and its implications for occupational safety.
  • Case report of a snakebite incident involving a biologist in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
  • Detailed recording of symptom progression, evacuation procedures, and recovery phases.
  • Review of existing literature on Micrurus envenoming to compare with viperid envenomings.
  • Documented first detailed case of Micrurus annellatus envenoming in Peru.
  • Identified neurotoxic symptoms including ptosis and paralysis, leading to recovery after intervention.
  • Proposed field-ready guidance for prevention and evacuation related to Micrurus bites.
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Champagne et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff2cdd674f7c03778b3bfhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2026.109156
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