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Can a snake lose all its venom?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A snake may, at times, inject all the venom in its venom sacs. It will take a number of weeks to produce more venom to replenish the supply. During this time the snake has no protection and is unable to obtain food. Rattlesnakes may inject all their venom if they are highly agitated or frightened.

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