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Venom of Crotalus cerastes

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SNV-L1503
NameCrotalus cerastes
Common Name(s)sidewinder, horned rattlesnake, cerastotin-like, metalloproteinase
OriginWild-caught (USA).
PurityWhole Venom
FormLyophilized powder
PackagingIn vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel.
Packaging and Prices
Packaging Price ($) Quantity Buy Now
100 mg 220.00
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Species Protection Status
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Crotalus cerastes venom is adapted for rapid immobilization of fast-moving desert prey (lizards). It contains high levels of metalloproteinases and is less lethal to mice than other rattlesnake venoms.

Research Applications

  • Venom Ecology: Adaptation of venom to lizard prey.
  • Proteolysis: Characterization of rapid-acting metalloproteinases.
Crotalus cerastes specimen

Crotalus cerastes

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