Researches upon the venom of the rattlesnake : with an investigation of the anatomy and physiology of the organs concerned / by S. Weir Mitchell.

  • Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir), 1829-1914.
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[1860]
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Credit: Researches upon the venom of the rattlesnake : with an investigation of the anatomy and physiology of the organs concerned / by S. Weir Mitchell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    if ttic fang into the part struck Deemed in the injection of the p Withdrawal of the fang .... i as to the employment of one or both fangs of the fanga when used in biting loyed to restrain the wasteful flow of the renom if life on the part of the Crotaloa (note) imetimes lessen or destroy the danger of the bite 2 2 22 •22 23 23 •J I -J I 25 CHAPTER IV PHYSICAL ami CHEMICAL CHARACTERS OF THE VENOM. Amount of venom in the dncts Manipulation (note) ..... Capacity of gland us compared to length and weight of snake Color of the venom of the Rattlesnake Physical characters of venom .... istency of venom ..... Taste and smell of venom .... Reaction of the renom .... Reaction of the mucous membrane of the snake's mouth Decomposition of the venom .... Crystals formed during the evaporation of diluted venom Amorphous deposit from venom Chemical examination of Crotalus venom Temperature at which the venom coagulates Its solubility ...... Effect of chemical reagents on the venom Its nitrogenous character .... Observations as to the presence of sulphocyanide of potassium Qualitative analysis of venom '. Observations as to the power of venom to convert starch into grape sugar Is the gland tissue poisonous .... Analogy of the venom gland to the parotid gland Effect of various temperatures on the activity of venom Table of the effect of various temperatures on the activity of venom Influence of certain chemical agents on the activity of venom . 27 27 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 38 3'.) 42 43 U 45 CHAPTER Y. TOXICOLOGY OF TIIE VENOM OF THE CROTALUS. Action of venom on plants Germination of seeds in venom A (lion of venom on animal life lopment of animalcule in decomposing venom it of venom on frogs Acute poisoning of IV Chronic poisoning of frogs Action of the dried venom of the Crotalus on fr of the venom upon the Crotalu< itself Relative susceptibility of cold and warm-blooded animals 47 52 52 53 54 55 57 59 r;i 63