Veterinary epidemiologic data demonstrated that approximately 60% of dogs poisoned by snakebites in South Africa were bitten by N. annulifera. These dogs presented with various clinical findings, including hematologic alterations, such as leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia [34], increased plasma levels of Cardiac Troponin I and C Reactive Protein (CRP) [35] and disturbances in the coagulation system [36]. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Thrombocytopenia.