Reptile toxicology

Reptile toxicology studies how toxins and poisons affect reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. It examines substances that can harm them — such as venom, environmental pollutants, or toxins from prey — and how reptiles' bodies process or are affected by these poisons. Understanding reptile toxicology helps in managing venomous bites, safeguarding wild and captive populations from toxic exposures, and developing treatments or antidotes. It also informs conservation efforts by identifying harmful environmental contaminants that threaten reptile health and ecosystems.