| potential envenomation by the aglyphous pseudoxyrhophiine snake leioheterodon madagascariensis and description of its dentition. | we report on a case of potential envenomation caused by multiple bites by the aglyphous opisthodont snake leioheterodon madagascariensis in the left thumb of a healthy adult man, which is among the most serious snakebites hitherto reported from madagascar. the adult snake (total length > 1 meter) was unusually aggressive before and during capture. the symptoms included extensive bleeding, severe local pain, and substantial swelling of the hand and the distal part of the lower arm. the swelling d ... | 2015 | 26594226 |