Acta Vet. Brno 2016, 85: 247-250

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201685030247

The viper fangs: clinical anatomy, principles of physical examination and therapy (a review)

Matteo Oliveri, Eva Čermáková, Zdeněk Knotek

University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, Brno, Czech Republic

Received January 7, 2016
Accepted August 31, 2016

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