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What are some medical uses of snake venom?

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Where do snakes get there venom?

Snake venom is simply modified saliva. It's produced by the snake's body - and stored in venom 'sacs' on either side of the snake's head. Every time the snake uses its venom, the body produces more in a very short time - to replace what's been used.


Is lizard's potty poisonous?

No. If a reptile like a snake has venom, which it uses to kill it's prey, some of the venom may be left in the feaces. However, only a small amount of lizards can do this, so it is unlikely.


Can a snake poison another snake?

Yes. The venom of venomous snakes is often lethal to that of other. The exception is that many snakes are resistant to their own species' venom. Snakes that are adapted to eating other snakes may also have some venom resistance.


Why does a snake use its poison?

Some use venom to kill their prey so that they can then eat it, and some use it to protect themselves from predators


Are coral snakes posionous?

Some coral snakes are poisonous. Some are not. The ones that are poisonous have very powerful neurotoxic venom. Remember this saying.... if the color is red on yellow-kill a fellow if the color is red on black-venom lack


What snake spits poison?

Spitting Cobras are well known for their ability to spit venom at their predators and prey.


Do all snakes constricked their prey?

not all snakes constrict their prey. there are two groups of snakes. the ones who constrict, or strangle their prey, and there are ones who use their venom and bite the prey. but no, there is not a snake that uses venom and constricts their prey. either they have sharp teeth with venom or very strong muscles.


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How does a desert snake protect themselves?

Snakes protect themselves by blending in with there background and when in danger strikes its victim. Depending on the snake it will either sinks its teeth into you and insert poison on strangle you to death.


What does the diamondback use its venom for?

A diamondback rattlesnake uses its venom to kill its prey and, occasionally, to defend itself.