Respondent: Johan Gustaf Acrel (1741–1801)

Title: ... de Morsura Serpentum, ...

Date of Defense: 16 June 1762

Paginations: [iv], [1], 2-19, [1] (1 figure)

Lidén Title: Morsura serpentum.

Soulsby Title: Mors. serp.

Drake Title: Morsura Serpentum.

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Abstract: A medico-zoological study of venomous snakes and snakebite poisoning. The skeletal and muscular anatomy of snakes' heads are discussed and figured. The symptoms of snakebites are given for many species, together with treatments for same. The uses of strychine and Polygala senega as antidotes, as well as olive oil, are documented.

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