The phospholipase A2 homologues of snake venoms: biological activities and their possible adaptive roles
A particular subgroup of toxins with phospholipase A2 (PLA2) structure, but devoid of this
enzymatic activity, is commonly found in the venoms of snakes of the family Viperidae, and …
enzymatic activity, is commonly found in the venoms of snakes of the family Viperidae, and …
Strike-induced chemosensory searching in reptiles: a review
MS Teshera, RW Clark - Herpetological Monographs, 2021 - meridian.allenpress.com
Chemosensory searching in squamates with specialized tongue–vomeronasal systems is
well-documented. By tongue-flicking, these reptiles gather important chemical cues from …
well-documented. By tongue-flicking, these reptiles gather important chemical cues from …
[图书][B] Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico: Crotalus
CH Ernst, EM Ernst - 2011 - books.google.com
2012 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine Carl H. and Evelyn M. Ernst have
completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present …
completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present …
The influence of prey-scent stimuli on predatory behavior of the North American copperhead Agkistrodon contortrix (Serpentes: Viperidae)
E Greenbaum - Behavioral Ecology, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Viperid snakes strike, envenomate, and release mammalian prey to prevent being harmed
by the prey; snakes must then track prey in the process of strike-induced chemosensory …
by the prey; snakes must then track prey in the process of strike-induced chemosensory …
Venom Variation and Chemoreception of the Viperid Agkistrodon contortrix: Evidence for Adaptation?
E Greenbaum, N Galeva, M Jorgensen - Journal of chemical ecology, 2003 - Springer
Previous studies of chemoreceptive behavior in vipers suggest that snakes focus on the
scent of envenomated tissue to track their prey following envenomation. Other studies have …
scent of envenomated tissue to track their prey following envenomation. Other studies have …
Rattlesnake preference for envenomated prey: species specificity
D Chiszar, A Walters, HM Smith - Journal of Herpetology, 2008 - BioOne
Abstract Ten Prairie Rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis viridis) and 10 Western Diamondback
Rattlesnakes (Crotalus atrox) were offered choices between envenomated (E) and …
Rattlesnakes (Crotalus atrox) were offered choices between envenomated (E) and …
Foraging and scavenging behaviour of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis): no evidence that envenomation cues facilitate kleptoparasitism of struck prey
Most viperids are ambush predators that primarily use venom to subdue prey, employing a
strike-release-trail hunting strategy whereby snakes follow the unique scent of envenomated …
strike-release-trail hunting strategy whereby snakes follow the unique scent of envenomated …
[PDF][PDF] Arboreal behavior in the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, in eastern Texas
DC Rudolph, RR Schaefer, D Saenz, RN Conner - 2004 - fs.usda.gov
Population demographics and active foraging behavior of copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) at a recreational site in eastern Kentucky
JJ Hendricks - 2019 - search.proquest.com
Recreational areas represent a significant source of human-wildlife interaction, which can
have an especially negative effect on organisms, like snakes, that are generally perceived …
have an especially negative effect on organisms, like snakes, that are generally perceived …
Evidence of Non-Strike Induced Chemosensory Searching by Eastern Copperheads (Agkistrodon Contortrix) During Cicada Predation
HC Gull - 2021 - search.proquest.com
New evidence of active foraging by eastern copperheads, Agkistrodon contortrix, contradicts
its description as an envenomation-reliant ambush predator. Evidence of active foraging …
its description as an envenomation-reliant ambush predator. Evidence of active foraging …