Behold—Poisonous Snakes! (Yes, You Read That Right)

The video explains the difference between venom and poison, focusing on the tiger keelback snake, which is both venomous and poisonous. Venom is injected, while poison is absorbed or ingested. The tiger keelback uses venom to hunt and poison to defend itself. Its poison comes from toads it eats, and it can pass toxins to its offspring. The snake's unique defense includes a 'neck butt' maneuver. The video highlights the importance of understanding these differences for medical treatment and suggests that other snakes might also be poisonous.

What is the primary difference between venom and poison?

• Venom is injected, while poison is ingested or absorbed.

• Venom is ingested, while poison is injected.

• Venom is used for defense, while poison is used for attack.

• Venom is always lethal, while poison is not.

How do tiger keelbacks typically deliver their venom?

• Through hollow fangs at the front of their mouths.

• By biting and chewing with rear fangs.

• By spitting it at their prey.

• Through their skin.

What is a unique defensive behavior of the tiger keelback?

• They release a toxic pus from their neck glands.

• They hiss loudly to scare predators.

• They camouflage themselves in their environment.

• They play dead to avoid confrontation.

How do tiger keelbacks acquire their poison?

• They absorb it from the environment.

• They inherit it genetically from their parents.

• They produce it naturally in their bodies.

• They obtain it from the toads they consume.

What might future research reveal about poisonous snakes?

• That all snakes are inherently poisonous.

• That more snakes than currently known might possess poisons.

• That snakes cannot survive without poison.

• That poison is more dangerous than venom.