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Reptiles have something called 'passive limbisossis'. That means that they develop natural immunity to their own venom an the venom of other snakes of the same species. Some snakes such as the California Kingsnake are even immune to other snake venom's, since venomous snakes are a part of their diet.
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∙ 11y agoThe way I understand it is, snakes that have venom are venomous. Things that are poisonous contain a toxin that can make you ill or kill you if you eat them, such as poison mushrooms.
I suppose a snake could be poisonous if you ate it and the toxins in it made you ill or killed you.
there's no difference if I'm wrong someone can edit this
EDIT: The easiest way to remember is - poison is eaten (or ingested) venom is injected. You can eat the flesh of a venomous snake provided you don't eat the venom sacs - Snakester1962 (Supervisor)
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∙ 13y agoSnakes are venomous because they inject poison into your body. Poisonous refers to something that needs to be touched or consumed.
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How many poisonous snakes are there?
None, there are no poisonous snakes. There are venomous snakes but not poisonous. The difference is the poison is usually on the skin of an animal like a frog, and you touch the poison and then get hurt. Venom is emitted by fangs or spikes into your skin or a body part and injected into you. There are no poisonous snakes.
Can you eat poisonous snakes?
There are no poisonous snakes and even venomous snakes are safe to eat.
What is the feature of a poisonous snakes?
There are no poisonous snakes, they are venomous. Venomous snakes have fangs. Some easy ways to tell native North American venomous snakes from native North American non-venomous snakes are they have cat-like pupils, triangular heads and the caudal scales are crossed rather than straight across. Not all venomous species are consistent with these signs, though. And some non-venomous snakes share their anatomical, behavioral, and color traits.
Are raddle snakes poissoness?
Rattlesnakes are not poisonous but they are extremely venomous.
Are Cuban snakes deadly?
There are no poisonous snakes in Cuba, only constrictor snakes
Are all snakes pousinous?
Firstly there are no poisonous snakes. There are only venomous and non venomous snakes. You can drink poison and die, but you can drink snake venom and nothing will happen. there is a huge difference between venom and poison. To refer back to the question. NO, you get venomous and non venomous snakes.
What is the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes?
Poisonous are dangerous ad non-poisonous are not dangerous ---- /\lol Basically. Poisonous snakes can make you sick or even kill you, while non-poisonous snakes can't. Non-poisonous snakes are also usually non-aggressive.
Are rattle snakes are garter snakes more poisonous?
garter snakes are not poisonous at all. The term is actually venomous- and they are not.. Rattlesnakes are QUITE venomous.
Are CA king snakes poisonous?
No, they are not venomous or poisonous.
Does Cuba have snakes?
Cuba has no venomous or poisonous snakes.
Is a king cobra snake poisonous?
no….but they can make you hurt yourself running from it!
How many poisonous snakes are there?
None, there are no poisonous snakes. There are venomous snakes but not poisonous. The difference is the poison is usually on the skin of an animal like a frog, and you touch the poison and then get hurt. Venom is emitted by fangs or spikes into your skin or a body part and injected into you. There are no poisonous snakes.
When do snakes become poisonous?
They don't 'become' venomous - they are born venomous !
Can you eat poisonous snakes?
There are no poisonous snakes and even venomous snakes are safe to eat.
Are there poisonous snakes in Korea?
No, there are no poisonous snakes in Korea. There are, however, venomous snakes. Most notably various pit vipers.
Are gartner snakes poison?
No Garter Snakes are not poisonous.
Are all snakes poisonous small answer?
The majority are not venomous.
