One hundred and thirty one victims of non poisonous snake bite were treated in Chittagong The victims were mostly young male. The bite happened mostly in day time (61%) and the patients were admitted within nine hours of bite. Site of the bite was mostly in lower limb and at least 3 to...
garter snakeGarter snake (Thamnophis). In common parlance, venomous snakes are often referred to as “poisonous snakes.” This phrase is not technically correct, because the term “poisonous” only applies to organisms that unload theirtoxinswhen another organism consumes them. Very few snakes are ...
garter snakeGarter snake (Thamnophis).(more) In common parlance, venomous snakes are often referred to as “poisonous snakes.” This phrase is not technically correct, because the term “poisonous” only applies to organisms that unload their toxins when another organism consumes them. Very few sn...
In the first example, the clownfish hides from its enemies among the poisonous tentacles of the anemone (to which it has evolved a defense) while the anemone derives both nutrients from the fish's wastes and protection against anemone-eating butterfly fish (which the clownfish drives off). In...
The difference between “poisonous” and “venomous”Bite or be bitten.(more)See all videos for this article venom, the poisonous secretion of an animal, produced by specialized glands that are often associated with spines, teeth, stings, or other piercing devices. The venom apparatus may be pr...