Elapid snake envenomation in horses: 52 cases (2006-2016).
Nicholas J BamfordS B SprinkleL A CudmoreA M CullimoreA W van EpsE J M M VerdegaalB S Tennent-BrownPublished in: Equine veterinary journal (2017)
Elapid snake envenomation is primarily a syndrome of neuromuscular weakness. Supportive anamnesis or an obvious bite site is rarely encountered. In endemic areas, this diagnosis should be considered for horses with generalised neuromuscular weakness, altered mentation, rhabdomyolysis and/or haemolysis; especially during spring and summer months. Diagnostic suspicion is best confirmed by response to treatment with antivenom.