What Happens When a Venomous Snake Bites Itself?

What type of venom primarily affects the circulatory system, preventing blood clotting and causing uncontrolled bleeding?

• Neurotoxic

• Hemotoxic

• Cytotoxic

• Immunotoxic

How do some venomous snakes prevent their own neurotoxins from harming them?

• They have special enzymes that break down the toxins.

• They have receptors with reversed electrical charges that repel the toxins.

• They produce antibodies that neutralize the toxins.

• They have thicker skin that toxins cannot penetrate.

What is one way some snakes protect themselves from their own venom?

• They have a special organ that filters out toxins.

• They produce anti-toxins that inhibit the venom's harmful enzymes.

• They can quickly shed their skin to remove venom.

• They have a faster metabolism that processes toxins before they cause damage.

Which of the following statements about snakes and their venom is true?

• All venomous snakes are completely immune to their own venom.

• Non-venomous snakes can never be affected by venom.

• Some snakes can be harmed or even killed by their own venom or the venom of their species.

• Snake venom only affects prey, never other snakes.