Venom of Echis ocellatus
| Product ID | PTX-SNV-L1605 |
|---|---|
| Name | Echis ocellatus |
| Common Name(s) | west african carpet viper, ecarin-like, metalloproteinase, haemorrhagin |
| Origin | Wild-caught (West Africa). |
| Purity | Whole Venom |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Packaging | In vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel. |
| Packaging | Price (€) | Quantity | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | €250.00 |
| IUCN Status | Not Evaluated |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Description & Applications
Product Description
Echis ocellatus is responsible for the majority of snakebite deaths in West Africa. Its venom contains potent prothrombin activators and haemorrhagins that cause systemic bleeding and coagulopathy.
Research Applications
- Antivenom Efficacy: Critical for testing antivenoms for African regions.
- Vascular Biology: Mechanisms of metalloproteinase-induced vessel damage.
Echis ocellatus
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