Python bite: an unusual cause of hand injury

J Hand Microsurg. 2014 Jun;6(1):1-4. doi: 10.1007/s12593-013-0102-6. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

Abstract

We report a patient that sustained a severe hand injury following a python bite. Python bite injuries are rare and we were unable to find guidelines in literature regarding the management of this injury. This report details our experience in managing this case and summarizes the available literature.

Keywords: Hand injury; Oral flora; Python bite; Snakebite.