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RE: Why Do Some Snakes Have Inexplicably Potent Venom?
Also it needs to be mentioned that snakes can adjust the amount of venom used in a bite, sometimes warning bites can be venom-less.
Also it needs to be mentioned that snakes can adjust the amount of venom used in a bite, sometimes warning bites can be venom-less.
This fact is true, snakes do have control over their venom glands and can adjust their delivery. The only reason I left this out of the article is because, while they can adjust volume, they have no control over their potency. Even if they only deliver a small portion of their venom, the fact remains that this small amount is likely to have a profound effect on any species that has not evolved a resistance to that venom. Overall, I just wanted to explain why the potency is as alarmingly high as it is, regardless of volume per bite.