Indian scorpions collected in Karnataka: maintenance in captivity, venom extraction and toxicity studies

Abstract Background Maintenance of scorpions under laboratory conditions is ideal for long-term venom collection to explore the therapeutic applications of scorpion venom. Collection of venom by electrical stimulation requires a reliable stimulator and effective restrainer. Thus, the present study...

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Published in:	Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Main Authors:	Santhosh Kambaiah Nagaraj, Pavana Dattatreya, Thippeswamy Nayaka Boramuthi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SciELO 2015-12-01
Subjects:	Scorpion venom Restrainer Hottentotta Heterometrus Venom extraction LD50
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992015000100354&lng=en&tlng=en