Envenomization by the Martinique lancehead viper

Overview

Posionous bite by a snake called the Lancehead Viper. It is a very venomous pit viper found in Martinique. Death is not common as the bite usually only causes a localized reaction rather than a systemic one. 10-20% of untreated cases result in death.

Symptoms

* Tissue necrosis * Secondary bacterial infection * Localized pain * Localized swelling * Headache

Causes

Gas Gallbladder disease Colon cancer Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Appendicitis Gastroenteritis