Venom Supplies

Venom of Cerastes cerastes

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SNV-L1480
NameCerastes cerastes
Common Name(s)horned viper, cerastocytin, cerastotin, platelet aggregation
OriginWild-caught (North 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 StatusNot Evaluated
CITESSee CITES Appendices
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Cerastes cerastes venom contains potent serine proteases like Cerastocytin (thrombin-like) and Cerastotin (platelet aggregating). It is a key tool for studying haemostasis in arid-adapted species.

Research Applications

  • Platelet Research: Mechanisms of platelet aggregation induction.
  • Coagulation: Thrombin-like activity assays.
Cerastes cerastes specimen

Cerastes cerastes

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