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

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

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Science, Biology, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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