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The snakes have two pouches right above their fangs. These sacs are called venom glands. when the snake bites something, a muscle around the venom glands squeezes them. this sends venom inside the fangs and out of an extremely small hole in the fangs. Once out of the hole, the venom is enjected into the prey
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rattlesnake venom
Can rattlesnake venom be carried by yellow jackets if the yellow jacket feeds on the dead snake?
No, yellow jackets cannot carry rattlesnake venom simply by feeding on a dead snake because venom must be injected into a victim through a bite or sting to be effective. Yellow jackets have their own venom that they use for defense and predation, which is not the same as rattlesnake venom.
How does a bull snake eat a rattlesnake?
A bull snake eats a rattlesnake by overpowering it with its size and strength, then swallowing it whole. The bull snake is immune to the rattlesnake's venom, allowing it to safely consume its prey.
Is rattlesnake skin poisonous?
No part of a rattlesnake is poisonous, including the skin. However, they do produce a venom that is dangerous if injected but not if consumed.
What if a rattlesnake bites another rattlesnake can it hurt them?
no because they are immune to their own venom
Does a little rattlesnake have venom?
Oh yes, rattlesnakes are venomous from the moment that they hatch. Of course, the amount of venom a little snake produces is less than that of a larger snake.
Can a yellow jacket transfer rattlesnake venom?
No, wasps cannot transfer snake venom in their sting.
What is the most venomous snake in New Jersey?
Two of New Jersey's snake species are venomous, the timber rattlesnake and the northern copperhead. The timber rattlesnake would be the worst as far as the venom.
What is the venom from a rattlesnake?
Snake Venom does not have any specific name. It is just referred to as "Rattle Snake Venom" The Rattlesnake venom is highly Hemotoxic. The venom travels through the bloodstream, destroying tissue and causing swelling, internal bleeding and intense pain. Some subspecies also contain a neurotoxic component in their venom that may cause paralysis. Rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal to adult humans. If an anti-venom treatment is given within the first 1-2 hours, the probability of recovery is nearly 99%.
How much venom does a rattlesnake produce?
All rattlesnakes have the potential to kill a human but some species, such as the Mojave rattlesnake, the tiger rattlesnake and others, are very venomous and can cause a fairly rapid demise if bitten and medical care is not close at hand.
Do Michigan rattlesnakes eat mosquitoes?
No rattlesnake is poisonous but all rattlesnakes are venomous. A poison must be ingested to cause harm. A venom is injected. One can safely eat a rattlesnake and its venom. However, if the venom is injected into the tissues of the body it can cause serious damage, even death.
Is a rattlesnake's rattle poisonous?
No. The rattle is made up of skin. Each time the snake sheds, another rattle gets added to it.
