Signs and Symptoms
| 1. Neurotoxicity. There appears to be little or no neurotoxicity or else neurological involvement is not a major clinical feature of the envenomation. Return to this step. |
| 2. Rhabdomyolysis. There are definite signs and or symptoms of rhabdomyolysis, such as myalgia or myoglobinuria. Return to this step. |
| 3. Coagulopathy. Although coagulopathy is evident, fibrinogen levels are within normal limits. This suggests the action of an anticoagulant. In such cases, the coagulopathy is often of lesser clinical importance. Return to this step. |
Likely species:
Mulga Snake. Mulga snake venom typically shows rhabdomyolitic and anticoagulant activity. Neurotoxicity is usually not of such clinical significance as other effects.
Collett's Snake. The clinical picture of Collett's snake envenomation resembles that of mulga snake.
Red-Bellied Black Snake. Envenomation by red-bellied black snakes is infrequently of serious clinical significance, but when severe presents similarly to mulga snake envenomation.
Blue-Bellied Black Snake. Blue-bellied, or spotted, black snake envenomation is typically similar in presentation to mulga snakes, although usually not as severe.
Last updated: July 2005
