Tell me about fangs!
Most people are aware that many snakes have fangs which are involved in the delivery of venom. What is not well understood is how snake fangs actually work. This post is “fangs 101” providing a… Tell me about fangs!
Envenomation rates for brisbane snakes
At the mention of snakes many people envision a mindless killing machine hell bent on biting them for the mere sake of it! This couldn’t be further from the truth. Snakes are incredibly secretive animals… Envenomation rates for brisbane snakes
Venom… what is it good for?
We all know of the numerous nasty effects of venom when introduced to the human cardiovascular system but many of us aren’t aware that there are a number of positive uses also… Below I outline… Venom… what is it good for?
Venomous vs. poisonous… What’s the difference?
One of the most frequent questions I receive as a snake catcher is “is this snake poisonous”. Well, in Australia at least, the answer is always NO.. Australia has a large number of venomous snakes… Venomous vs. poisonous… What’s the difference?
Eastern Brown Venom Yields.. Unfortunately, larger than we thought!
Eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) venom toxicity is the second highest of any land snake in the world. This snake also happens to be one of the most common large venomous snakes encountered in the… Eastern Brown Venom Yields.. Unfortunately, larger than we thought!