Sheep
Sheep are known to be extremely sensitive to snake venom. Envenomated sheep typically are unable to swallow, are dribbling saliva and their tongue is protruding and limp. Stomach contents may ooze from the nostrils and the sheep eventually become paralysed, lying motionless for hours before dying from respiratory failure.
Goats
Goats are not as sensitive to snake bite as sheep but otherwise the clinical signs are similar.
Cattle
Little has been described about the effects of snake bite in cattle. Possibly because of their sheer clumsiness, they may receive multiple bites and thus severe envenomation. Cows suspected of suffering from snake bite have occasionally been reported as goose stepping.
General information about snake bites can be found on the Snakes page.
Contributed by R. Brooks. Last updated: October 2007
