Posted by:
Ace
at Wed Dec 17 22:01:32 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Ace ]
"So you suppose there is any truth to it?"
Well, yes and no. Yes, the study is real. Dr. Fry did find Cobra like venom in "old world" Ratsnakes(Elaphe), produced in their Duvernoy Glands. No, it doesn't mean ALL snakes are venomous. Lampros (Kings and Milks), Panthers (Corns and N.A. Rats) , and Pits (Bull and Pine) don't have Duvernoy Glands. So, this study wouldn't apply to them. I don't think Boids have Duvernoy Glands either? It's been known for awhile that Garters and Hognoses are "somewhat" venomous. Just because a snake has venom doesn't mean it's dangerous to humans. ----- Ace
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