One animal which is often feared is a snake. Now, trust me, I also wouldn’t want a long snake anywhere near me. It would creep me out too! But many times, people get confused between venomous and poisonous to describe it. When a snake would appear, we would not have time to search what type of snake it is and if it’s friendly or not. This is why, dear reader, this post is here to educate and guide you on how to deal with venomous or poisonous snakes!
What is the difference?
In brief, poisonous animals like frogs and salamanders carry toxins on their skin, whereas venomous animals like the Gila monster and the duck-billed platypus inject their toxins through bite or sting. Easy to understand, right?
Poisonous animals should not be eaten at all! Many dishes which include frogs are made by professionals who remove the toxins. Venomous animals like snakes, which are often eaten, have their fangs removed before cooking.
Is it really harmful?
In short, yes it is extremely harmful. Poisonous animals have strong tissues which can kill you if you eat them. Venomous ones have their fangs as weapons. Once they touch them to your skin, the toxic secretion will spread very quickly.
Snakes are known to be excellent attackers. Every snake has a unique poison, even if two of them belong to the same breed. There are mainly two ways how snakes make their human victim suffer, even though they may have many other hunting skills. They either attack the circulatory system or the nervous system. Both have different symptoms, but the outcome is often the same.
How do I get away from a snake?
A normal person can’t differentiate between a good and a bad snake without getting near it. A huge difference between a venomous and a non-venomous snake is their pupil. Venomous ones have elliptical pupils, and non-venomous snakes have round pupils. That is the case for most snakes. Follow these precautions in case you ever come in close contact with a snake.
- Raise your voice. Yell for help
- Stomp your feet or make a loud noise with utensils. Branches also help
- Don’t walk on it, poke it or try removing it with a stick.
- Stay calm, and try to move away from it.
These long creatures aren’t easy to handle. You might find them in your yard, or on your next hiking trip. Be aware, and remember the tips!
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Treat all snakes you find in the wild the same way. Give them enough space and they won’t attack you. Almost all bites inflicted by venomous snakes are a result of the person stepping on the snake or trying to handle it. Venomous snakes don’t want to use their venom on something they can’t eat. Just slowly back away and give the snake some room and it will probably go to a hiding spot to get away from you.