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Poisonous vs. Venomous – What’s the difference?

July 15, 2018

One of the most common questions asked to herp aficionados is, “Is that snake poisonous?” This is also one of the more frustrating questions, and the terminology “poisonous snake” is used all the time. With a few exceptions, the answer is emphatically NO. BUT – there are a number of venomous snakes!  So, what’s the difference?   VENOMOUS: It injects toxins … [Read more...]

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