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

• Gloydius Halys Snake Bite
• Halys Pit Viper Snake Bite
• Pallas' Viper Snake Bite

What is Siberian Pitviper Snake Bite? (Definition/Background Information)

• The Siberian pitviper (Gloydius halys) is a venomous snake that is found in West Asia, North Asia, and Russia, across several countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. 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
• The Siberian pitviper preys on a variety of prey including lizards, frogs, rodents, small snakes and small birds. It is a diurnal reptile that can be found on rocky mountain slopes, plateaus, and plains. It may be found at elevations of up to 13,000 feet (about 4,000 m). Siberian pitviper can grow from anywhere between 1.5 to nearly 3 feet in length
• The snake has a medium-sized body with a short tapering tail with yellow/brown/black tip. The head of the snake is broad, flat, triangular-shaped, and distinct from its neck; the snake has a slightly upturned snout. The body color is varied and may be in dark brown, olive green, pale gray, or yellow. The back is marked by dark crossbands interspersed with light olive or pale yellow bands. The snake’s belly may be in gray shades scattered with darker spots
• Human contact with the snake is not uncommon. Siberian Pitviper Snake Bites can cause moderate envenomation (venom injection) that can result in possible deaths without early treatment. Depending on the subspecies and geographical location, some Siberian pitvipers tend to be more aggressive than the others
• The signs and symptoms of Siberian Pitviper Snake Bite may include severe localized effects such as pain at the bite site, swelling, and blistering. Systemic symptoms may include low blood pressure, severe tissue necrosis, shock, mild paralysis, and renal damage. The venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and hemotoxins that can cause variable symptoms in the victims
• 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 Siberian Pitviper Snake Bite with prompt and effective therapy is usually good; but without proper treatment, deaths have been reported