INDICES> Availability of Rattlesnake (Crotalis) antivenom?

["Janet McNeece" <Jmcneece@mail.rah.sa.gov.au>]

INDICES> Availability of Rattlesnake (Crotalis) antivenom?
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Dear All

The Royal Adelaide Hospital is looking to purchase some 
antivenom to cover exotic  rattlesnakes obtained by the Adelaide 
Zoo.  The Royal Adelaide Hospital holds the antivenoms for exotic 
snakes in the pharmacy department as the zoo is close by.  The 
new rattlesnakes are called Aruba Island Rattlesnakes (Crotalis 
Durssicor Unicolor).

Does any one know of a source of antivenom against Crotalis 
(rattlesnake)? .  It would also be great to know a contact person 
from whom  to order stock and their contact details if that is 
possible.  

Please contact me directly at the above e mail address

Thank you

Janet McNeece
Senior Pharmacist, Drug Information centre,
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia, SA5063
email jmcneece@mail.rah.sa.gov.au
Telephone (61)88225546
Fax  (61) 882225891

[Any INDICES member in Aruba knows this snake's antivenom? WB]


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