The following points highlight the seven main ligaments and muscles in a snake. 1. The poison gland is held in position by ligaments, which extend from maxillolacrimal junction to pterygoquadrate. 2. Fan-shaped ligaments present along the sides of the poison gland. 3. Associated muscles are anterior and posterior temporalis (masseter), digastric muscles and protractor- pterygoid muscle (Fig. 8.32B) that help [...]
In this article we will discuss about Poisonous Snakes:- 1. Biting Mechanism of Poisonous Snakes 2. Indian Poisonous Snakes and Venom 3. Effects 4. Treatment. Biting Mechanism of Poisonous Snakes: Boltt and Ewer (1964) studied the biting mechanism on Puff adder (Bitis arietans). Recently Bellairs (1969), Bellairs and Attridge (1975) concluded that the biting mechanism of puff odder is applicable [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between poisonous snakes and non-poisonous snakes. Difference # Non-Poisonous Snakes: 1. Colour: Usually not brightly coloured, but pythons, common sand boa, red sand boa, anaconda, wart snakes (Acrochordus granulatus), etc. are brightly coloured. 2. Shape of head: Head is usually narrow and elongated. 3. Neck: No constriction in the neck. 4. [...]