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snakes deliver their venom by squirting it through the small holes in their fangs. since the teeth are conected to a venom gland that supplies venom to their teeth and it won't run out or cause problems. FACT-when someone is bitten by a snake doctors use a weaker sample of their venom to stop the bitten person dying.
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What does a snake use its fangs for?
Injecting venom into its prey.
How do snakes use venom?
well, the glands in the snake produce the venom, which goes to its saliva, then, it spits it out to its prey OR predators.
What facts about boa constrictor?
It is the largest snake in the world, and does not use venom to kill its prey.
Is it true that when venomous snakes bite their prey they can smell the venom they have injected into their prey and that is how they track them?
No, venomous snakes do not track their prey by smelling the venom they inject. Snakes use their sense of smell to locate prey, and once they bite and inject venom, the venom works to immobilize or kill the prey. Venom can also aid in digestion once the prey is consumed.
How does a snake kill a bunny?
That depends on the snake. Some snakes ambush the rabbit and constrict it causing it to suffocate to death while other snakes use venom to kill their prey. Venomous snakes bite their prey and wait for the venom to circulate throughout the blood.
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.
How do snakes subdue their prey?
Snakes use a combination of venom injected through their fangs and constriction to subdue their prey. The venom immobilizes or kills the prey, while constriction squeezes it, making it difficult to breathe and further incapacitating it. This dual method helps the snake secure and consume its meal.
What is the prey of a snake?
Snakes prey on a variety of animals including rodents, birds, fish, insects, and small mammals. They use their venom or constriction to subdue their prey before consuming it whole.
Do spiders possess poison or venom, and how do they use it to catch their prey?
Yes, spiders possess venom, not poison. They use their venom to immobilize and digest their prey. Spiders inject venom into their prey through their fangs, which helps them catch and consume their food.
Are rattlesnakes constrictors?
Yes they are. They use constriction to kill their prey - as they have no venom to deliver a fatal bite.
How is snake venom useful?
Snake venom can be used for medical purposes, such as producing antivenom to treat snakebites. Some components of snake venom have also shown potential in drug development, such as using peptides in research for treatments for conditions like heart disease and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, certain enzymes in snake venom have been utilized in certain diagnostic tests and research studies.
How does the snake feeds?
Depending on the type of snakes,some swallow prey alive ,constrictors squeeze their prey to death preventing them from breathing,while venomous snakes having either neurotoxic or haemotoxic use their venom to kill their prey
