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Trivia # 78: venomous snakes of Argentina

4 December, 2009
Toxicological Trivia from December 04, 2009: In Argentina have come to distinguish nearly a hundred species of snakes. Some are able to inoculate its poison to humans, causing marked alterations in their tissues, or death within hours. The remaining snakes and boa constrictors are not poisonous. How many poisonous species are in the country?:
a) 10;
b) 12;
c) 14.
Correct answer c. Read more in Spanish: Guide to prevention and treatment of venomous snakebites
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