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Venom toxicity of Dendroaspis sp.
| Venom | Lethality μg/g (95% CI) | Lethality μg/16–18 g mouse (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| D. angusticeps | 1.27 (0.93–1.79) | 21.7 (15.8–30.5) |
| D. jamesoni | 1.08 (0.83–1.55) | 18.5 (14.2–26.5) |
| D. polylepis | 0.38 (0.28–0.50) | 6.6 (4.9–8.6) |
| D. viridis | 0.43 (0.32–.074) | 7.3 (5.5–12.6) |
Lethality is expressed as LD50 (95% CI) by the i.p. route; i.e., the Median Lethal Dose, defined as the amount of venom that results in the death of 50% of the injected mice (16 g–18 g).
