|
1-4 of 4 messages
|
Page 1 of 1
|
|
RE: Venemous vs Non-venemous
|
Reply
|
|
by PIGMAN on December 7, 2000
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
That is a good question exactly why snakes are venomous and some are not is not really known. Snakes that are venomous are more advanced than the nonvenomous snakes. Venom is advanced or modified saliva basically composed of proteins and enzyms for digestion and capturing prey unlike constrictors that sufficate their prey. One of my thoeries on venom is that it was an adaptation to snake species that lived in area with hard to get prey such as other reptiles were constricting wouldn't be as benificial. Where ambush attack bite and release was more effective than costriction especially if their prey is venomous or potentialy dangerous to the snake.
|
| |
|
RE: Venemous vs Non-venemous
|
Reply
|
|
by timbercane on January 18, 2003
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
i was wondering about something similar myself, because the komodo dragon isn't venomous, but has the possibility to be as deadly(not to mention its big, fast, and strong enough to hurt you too) because of the different bacteria in it's saliva, but i was wondering if it might be on it's way to being another venomous lizard like the gila and beaded....
|
| |
|
RE: Venemous vs Non-venemous
|
Reply
|
|
by agkistrodude on July 9, 2007
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
Actually,I don't believe the nasty bacteria of a komodo bite is from the salivary glands. They produce normal saliva.True,the bacteria is in the mouth,but produced by all the crap it eats.
|
| |
|
Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.
Subscribe!
My Subscriptions
Subscriptions Help
Check our help page for help using
, or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the
Manager.
|
