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Venom of Bitis nasicornis

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SNV-L1405
NameBitis nasicornis
Common Name(s)rhinoceros viper, river jack, haemorrhagin, c-type lectin
OriginWild-caught (Central Africa).
PurityWhole Venom
FormLyophilized powder
PackagingIn vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel.
Packaging and Prices
Packaging Price ($) Quantity Buy Now
100 mg 250.00
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Species Protection Status
IUCN StatusVulnerable
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Bitis nasicornis venom shares many enzymatic properties with other Bitis species but possesses a distinct profile of C-type lectins and haemorrhagins. It is less studied than B. arietans or B. gabonica, offering potential for novel discovery.

Research Applications

  • Vascular Biology: Studying the effects of haemorrhagins on endothelial integrity.
  • Proteomics: Comparative analysis of viperid venom proteomes.
Bitis nasicornis specimen

Bitis nasicornis

Taxonomic Classification
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Unknown
Genus: Bitis