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Reference
Macropisthodon plumbicolor (Plate
4.31A and B illustrates the orange-
necked keel-back, M. flaviceps ) Green
keel-back; lead keel-back
1
BL, P {In describing the dentition of
Macropisthodon spp., Smith (1943) commented,
“... it would appear almost as if the development
of the posterior fangs had passed the stage when
they were really serviceable to their owner. They
extend backward almost in a straight line with
the long axis of the maxillary bone, and it is only
by extreme elevation that they can be brought
into service.” Thus, Smith (1943) insinuated that
the size of these enlarged maxillary teeth may
affect their efficient engagement. Plate 4.31C
shows the markedly enlarged posterior maxillary
teeth of Macropisthodon rudis (red keel-back,
false habu). Aside from the single report of a
M. rhodomelas bite, there is little information
regarding the effects of bites from these snakes.
To date, available information suggests that bites
from these snakes cause only mild local effects}
Gay (1978)
C/D
Madagascarophis meridonalis (Plate
4.32) Malagasy cat-eyed snake;
Malagasy night snake; others
1 (2)
Bs, E {Report included description of bite wound
“necrosis.” As noted with reported bites by
lesser-known non-front-fanged colubroid taxa,
careful clinical review of any future cases is
desirable in order to thoroughly assess any risks
associated with bites by this pseudoxyrhophiine
species}
Domergue (1989)
C/D
 
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