Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles

Gathering contributions from world leaders in toxinology, this handbook covers a variety of topics relevant to a wide range of professionals including clinicians, biomedical researchers, herpetologists, and zoologists, as well as pharmacologists and evolutionary scientists. It discusses phylogeny and gland structure, venom enzymes and toxins, non-protein venom components, and envenomation and its treatment. It contrasts ideal treatments with those that are actually available in specific areas of the world. The text also addresses venom enzymes and the assay procedures used to detect venoms and venom toxins.