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Venom of Dispholidus typus

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SNV-L1580
NameDispholidus typus
Common Name(s)boomslang, prothrombin activator, colubrid venom, disseminated intravascular coagulation
OriginWild-caught (Africa).
PurityWhole Venom
FormLyophilized powder
PackagingIn vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel.
Packaging and Prices
Packaging Price ($) Quantity Buy Now
100 mg 600.00
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Species Protection Status
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Dispholidus typus is a colubrid with exceptionally potent venom. It contains unique metalloproteinase prothrombin activators that cause severe disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

Research Applications

  • Coagulation Disorders: Modeling consumptive coagulopathy.
  • Enzymology: Characterization of non-viperid prothrombin activators.
Dispholidus typus specimen

Dispholidus typus

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