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Comparative Effects of Snake Envenomation on Rabbit Carcass Decomposition and Insect Succession in a Forensic Context

A. B. Khalil
Eman E. Zaher
Anwar Ahmed
Areej A. Al-Khalaf
Mustafa M. Soliman
El-Sayed Shaurub
Mahmoud Zidan

2026Open accessCairo University

Abstract

Snake envenomation significantly influenced decomposition kinetics and arthropod colonization patterns. Envenomation with C. cerastes venom produced more pronounced alterations than envenomation with N. haje venom.

Research topics

Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies

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DOI: 10.3390/insects17030274

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