Science & Life Skills

Learn the difference between poisonous and venomous snakes and discover how snake venom works.

We learned that most snakes are not dangerous to humans, and that some snakes can be poisonous by eating poisonous animals.

We learned the difference between poison and venom - you can eat a rattlesnake safely, but some snakes can be both poisonous and venomous.

We learned about three ways snakes deliver venom - through chewing, pressurized injection, and different types of fangs.

We learned that venomous snakes don't hunt humans and prefer to scare us away rather than bite, since venom is meant for catching prey.

We learned how neurotoxins work by interfering with nerve signals and the chemical acetylcholine that helps nerves communicate.

We learned about cytotoxins that damage cells and organs, and how venom also helps snakes digest their prey faster.

Zoologist Explains Snake Venom - Poisonous vs Venomous & How Venom Kills