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Originally Posted by Wim
Their venom is not injected into the wound, as is the case with snakes, but merely flows into it. Paralysis, difficulty in breathing and convulsions may occur, but fatalities are extremely rare.
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Many snakes also use the same delivery system,basically a groove that runs down a set of rear teeth or 'back fangs',the False water cobra for example.They carry a very similar venom to that of the timber rattlesnake,but lack the delivery system.If they do get a chance to 'chew' this venom into a wound it can have some very nasty effects.The Boiga,or Cat snakes also have rear fangs,along with some very commonly kept snakes in the pet trade including the Western Hognose snake.