Salmonella Associated with Snakes (Suborder Serpentes)

Abstract

Scientific Laboratory animals for biomedical research Research on venoms for the development of new therapeutic drugs Venom collection for antiserum production Ecologic Control of rodents and other vertebrates Prey items for several carnivore species (mammals, birds and reptiles) Important components of the food web Ambassadors for environmental education programs and zoological parks Economic Exotic pets Skin and meat production Cultural Popular symbolism, including as the symbol of the medical sciences Mythological symbolism Subjects in public demonstrations and entertainment Religious As a symbol and representation of gods and other religious elements Use in various modern religious cults