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water snake "venom" gland

rhyion Jan 22, 2006 05:12 PM

so like i hear all stuff like nerodias have some gland that is venomous and then others say no its not really venomous and blah blah. does anyone really know what is special about its saliva? do all snakes have it and its just enhanced in nerodias? so ya whats up with that

thanks

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goini04 Jan 28, 2006 07:58 AM

It was a study conducted by Dr. Bryan Fry (www.venomdoc.com). He is moreless researching venom and what animals venom glands are present in. Hognose snakes, and various colubrids and nerodia all have a "venom gland". However, there is no effective delivery system and it really isn't dangerous to any human. Bearded dragons, Iguana's and various other lizards (including monitors) have been found with venom glands as well. Check out his website for a little more info.

Chris

>>so like i hear all stuff like nerodias have some gland that is venomous and then others say no its not really venomous and blah blah. does anyone really know what is special about its saliva? do all snakes have it and its just enhanced in nerodias? so ya whats up with that
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rally_toad Feb 27, 2006 09:30 PM

That is a fascinating website. Didn't know alot of that.

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