Table 6.
Elapid species and distribution in Upper and Lower Guinea
| Species | Upper Guinea | Lower Guinea | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Naja nigricollis |
Common |
Common |
Local necrosis, neurotoxic signs |
|
Naja katiensis |
Common |
Absent |
Neurotoxic signs, local necrosis |
|
Naja melanoleuca |
Common |
Common |
Neurotoxic signs |
|
Dendroaspis viridis |
Present |
Common |
Neurotoxic signs, muscarinic syndrome |
|
Dendroaspis polylepis |
Present |
Present |
Neurotoxic signs, muscarinic syndrome |
| Pseudohaje nigra | Absent | Rare | No envenomation recorded |