What are the other Names for this Condition? (Also known as/Synonyms)

• Formosan Bamboo Viper Snake Bite
• Stejneger's Palm Viper Snake Bite
• Trimeresurus Stejnegeri Snake Bite

What is Chinese Green Tree Viper Snake Bite? (Definition/Background Information)

• The Chinese green tree viper (Trimeresurus stejnegeri) is a moderately venomous snake found in southeast and north Asia, in the countries of China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The snake belongs to the subspecies of pit vipers, family Viperidae. Pit vipers are termed so, due to the presence of certain heat-sensing organs located in a recess/notch between their eyes and nostrils. It is also known as the Stejneger's bamboo pitviper
• The Chinese green tree viper can grow from around 2 feet to slightly less than 4 feet in length. It preys on a variety of animals including rats, frogs, lizards, and birds. It is a nocturnal hunting reptile that inhabits the highly-vegetated areas of hills and forests, in up to elevations of 9,400 feet (2,850 m). The snake can also be found well-camouflaged on shrubs, bamboo plants, and trees near rivers and streams
• The snake has a slender to medium-sized body with a short tail. The head of the snake is large, triangular-shaped, and distinct from its neck. The body color of the Chinese green tree viper is typically light to dark green, and its belly may be lighter green, pale green, or white. The back and belly is separated along the sides by bright brown to orange (bi-colored) stripe that extends from the mouth of the snake to its tail
• Human contact with this tree viper is not uncommon. The snake is generally slow-moving and languid but is known to hold its ground and bite if disturbed or provoked slightly. The Chinese Green Tree Viper Snake Bites can cause envenomation (venom injection) that may result in deaths without early treatment; the rate of envenomation is over 80%
• The signs and symptoms of Chinese Green Tree Viper Snake Bite may include moderate to severe localized effects such as pain at the bite site, swelling, bruising, and blistering. Systemic symptoms may include tissue necrosis, headache, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and collapse. The venom is a potent mix of hemotoxins that can cause variable symptoms in the victims including moderate to severe bleeding issues and shock
• Early administration of suitable antivenom (or antivenin) is the mainstay of treatment. Apart from this, symptomatic treatment is necessary, which may include pain medication, intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion, and respiratory support, as needed. The prognosis of Chinese Green Tree Viper Snake Bite with prompt and effective therapy is usually good; without proper treatment, the condition can result in fatalities