Materials
| Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
| ND4 Swiss male mice | Harlan | 0-32 | Mice used here were 8-12 weeks old and were housed and used according to Macaleter College's IACUC guidelines. |
| 3 ml/100 Insulin syringe with 29 G 1/2 in needle | BD | BD309301 | Dispose after each use into the appropriate container. |
| B. jararaca venom | Sigma | V5625 | CAUTION: Toxic substance. Wear eye and skin protection. Dissolve in sterile 0.9% saline. |
| Electronic von Frey apparatus; probe = 90 g range | IITC | 2394 | Move gently and ensure it is always horizontal. For zeroing the probe, press "Program" and "Clear". For switching from setup to operation mode, press "Function"(for "MH" readout) or "MAX". |
| Mesh stand + PMMA chambers | IITC | 410 | Place on a steady bench top or a cart with four wheels in order to access all sides. |
| Electronic von Frey rigid tips only, 90 g range | IITC | 2390 | n/a |
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