SYNOPSIS OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN VENOMOUS SNAKE SYSTEMATICS, NO-2

Developments in our understanding of the systematics of venomous snake s since the beginning of 1996 are discussed and reviewed with special emphasis on their relevance and implications for toxinologists and cli nicians. Groups of snakes affected by recent developments include the genera Elapomorphus, Rhabdophis, Vermicella, Atheris, Daboia, Agkistro don/Gloydius, Bothrops/Bothriopsis and Trimeresurus. Other important p ublications on venomous snakes are noted. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Lt d. All rights reserved.