A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Why is a snake's venom not poisonous to itself?

Best Answers

In the general sense, we cannot say that all snakes are immune to their own venom. Snake venom in a sense, is snake spit. The primary reason why snakes aren't affected by their own venom is because they are isolated from their own bloodstream. read more

The primary reason why snakes aren't affected by their own venom is because they are isolated from their own bloodstream. It is secreted from modified salivary glands and is usually stored in ducts. When the snake bites a victim, the venom is released from the ducts and is injected into the blood-stream of the victim. read more

This depends on whether the snake is immune to its own venom or not. Usually, venomous snakes have certain level of immunity to their own venom. There are those that have little or no immunity. They will die if they inject themselves with venom. read more

Encyclopedia Research

Image Answers

Further Research

Are snakes susceptible to their own venoms?
www.thenakedscientists.com

Can snakes die from their own venom?
www.thenakedscientists.com

Shopping Answers