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A zoo keeper was accidently bitten by a captive snake on the hand. The hand showed local tissue damage and discoloration, oozing of blood from fang wounds, swelling, and local suppuration. The snake could be

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Hemotoxic/Vasculotoxic bites (Vipers) $\rightarrow$ Pain, swelling, discoloration, bleeding, local tissue necrosis.
Neurotoxic bites (Elapids: Cobras, Kraits, Mambas) $\rightarrow$ Minimal local reaction, rapid progressive systemic paralysis.
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
  • Banded Krait
  • Black Mamba
  • Russell's Viper
  • King Cobra
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The Correct Option is C

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