Ssssssnakes! Are you next?

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Venomous snakes are species of the suborder Serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey. The poison is typically delivered by injection using hollow or grooved fangs, although some poisonous snakes lack well-developed fangs. Common venomous snakes include the families Elapidae, Viperidae, Atractaspididae, and some of the Colubridae. The toxicity of venom is mainly indicated by murine LD50, while multiple factors are considered to judge the potential danger to humans. Other important factors for risk assessment include the likelihood that a snake will bite, the quantity of poison delivered with the bite, the efficiency of the delivery mechanism, and the location of a bite on the body of the victim. Snake poison may have both neurotoxic and hemotoxic or cytotoxic properties. There are about 600 venomous snake species in the world.


Roger Billings was minding his own business one morning and taking out the trash.  Beneath his trashcan lay a diamondback rattlesnake.  Usually, rattlesnakes let out a warning with their rattler but not this time.  The snake bit Mr. billings twice.  Once on one of his toes and again on his ankle.  He called an ambulance and in only a few minutes his leg doubled in size by swelling.  Roger lived to tell the tale but lost four toes and has functional problems.  Roger is lucky to be alive.

There are venomous snakes in every country and virtually ever area populated by humans.  Venomous snakes are often found at ground level but many are able to climb various surfaces such as trees and buildings.  On occasion they will harbor beneath stationary objects and have been discovered in vehicles.  They are camouflaged very well and it is unlikely that you will see one as you are walking along.  But they will see you.  They are always watching and awaiting their next victim.  Will you be next?

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Stop it Gregg!
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Ahhhhh I’m dying by a snake rn!
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There are cobras that spit venom into your eyes with scary accuracy
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Yep
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The black mamba can take down an elephant in one bite
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You cannot feel The sea snakes bite, but its venom is deadly
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Snakes are scary i agree with this thread but they’re also cool
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Yeahs
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You’ll never know when. They can strike at any moment.

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Yes. I’m terrified and not being sarcastic
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You can usually tell by the giant danger noodle
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shadowhb123 wrote:
The black mamba can take down an elephant in one bite

Yes, this one has a dangerous reputation.

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The only snake (you will likely encounter) with camouflage is half the size of a spaghetti noodle with like 0 venom
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Unless ur trekking through the jungle
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cooldood5555 wrote:
Yes. I’m terrified and not being sarcastic

Be careful.

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Ofc theres vipers that blend in with flowers but those only fool people who arent paying attention
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The rattle snake camouflages a bit but it rattles to warn you
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There are definitely some serious dangers but they arent gonna be that common
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