A snakebite case by an aglyphous opisthodoutous colubrid from Cameroon, Thrasops flavigularis (Hallowell, 1852) A recent case of snakebite by an african aglyphous opisthodontous colubrid (Thrasops flavigularis) highlighted the need to review the classically accepted definition of snakes dangerous for man. This kind of dentition, formerly considered as relating to non-dangerous snakes, has now to
... [Show full abstract] be considered as typical of dangerous or potentially dangerous snakes whose prolongated bite can produce major pathological effects. The trade of such snakes as pet animals has to be subject to a specific reglementation, their captivity more severely controlled and their handling subject to serious precautions.