The following points highlight the three major poisonous components in a snake. The components are: 1. Poison Gland 2. Poison Ducts 3. Fangs. Snake: Poisonous Components # 1. Poison Gland: The poison glands or venom glands (Fig. 8.29), are situated one on either side of the upper jaw, mainly in the space between the eye and the angle of the [...]
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 Snake Venom:- 1. Nature of Venom 2. Use of Venom 3. Types. Nature of Venom: a. Snake venom is a clear, transparent, pale yellow or straw-coloured fluid having a specific gravity of 1.03-1.07. b. The pH of the venom varies in different species, e.g., Russell's viper's pH is 5.8 and that of cobra [...]