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There are no poisonous desert snakes. A poison is a substance that will kill or injure if eaten. There are, however, venomous snakes in the desert. A venom is a substance that must be injected to cause harm. A person can safely eat a venomous snake.
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∙ 10y agoOnly the Gila Monster and Mexican Beaded Lizard are venomous.
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Does the Sonoran Desert have poisonous snakes?
There are no poisonous snakes in the Sonoran Desert. However, there are venomous snakes - several species of rattlesnake as well as a coral snake. A poison is something you eat that makes you ill. A venom is a substance that has to be injected to kill or make a person sick.
Who is the world dangerous snake and poisonous snake?
cottonmouth snake
What is the similarities between a rattlesnake and boa constrictor?
Very little - apart from they're both snake species ! Boa Constrictors - Rattlesnakes Give birth to live young - Lay eggs. Are constrictors - Are venomous. forest dwellers - at home in the desert.
What snake lives in the desert?
Snakes such as the rattle snake and other of its kind inhabit the desert. King and coral snakes are very common as well but the king is not deadly while the coral snake is. There are many other snakes that live in the desert look it up on a zoo site.
What animals live in the desert scrub?
Xerophytic plants live in the desert scrub.
What is the most poisonous desert animal?
I know of no desert animals that are poisonous - that kill or injure someone or something that eats them except for a few toads that live in the desert that are poisonous to eat. There are a number of desert animals that are venomous. These kill by injecting a toxin. The most dangerous snake found in deserts of the Middle East is the saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) .
What are the features of a poisonous snake in tn?
Most poisonous snake have fang.
Which is the most poisonous sea snake?
the most poisonous is the beaked sea snake
What is a very poisonous snake?
rattle snake
What do call a poisonous snake?
a venomous snake
Who is the world dangerous snake and poisonous snake?
cottonmouth snake
What is the most poisonous snake in the Mojave Desert?
Crotalus scutulatus (common names: Mohave rattlesnake, is probably the most venomous snake in the Mojave Desert. Its venom contains a neurotoxic component that is capable of killing a human being in just a few hours.Just as a point of clarification, a poison is a substance that one must eat to be affected. A venom, such as that of a snake, must be injected. Therefore, a snake is venomous, not poisonous. Most snake venoms can be safely consumed with no problems (as long as you do not have an open sore in your mouth or stomach or digestive tract. The venom must get into the blood stream to kill.
Does the Sonoran Desert have poisonous snakes?
There are no poisonous snakes in the Sonoran Desert. However, there are venomous snakes - several species of rattlesnake as well as a coral snake. A poison is something you eat that makes you ill. A venom is a substance that has to be injected to kill or make a person sick.
Is it safe for an animal to nurse after a snake bite?
If the snake was poisonous no but if it's not poisonous then it's fine
Water moccasin if they are poisonous?
Water Moccasins are a poisonous snake. A very aggressive snake as well.
How poisonous is the Belcher's Sea snake?
Extremely poisonous
Which is the moot poisonous snake?
Belcher's sea snake.
