Did you know snakes venom are divers in their lethal composition?

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Snakes venom varies from one species to the next. Sometimes, snakes of the same species that live in different locations can have slightly venom compositions.

Once the toxins are injected, they can work in several ways depending on the type of snake. Some toxins target the NERVOUS SYSTEM. These are called NEUROTOXINS. Neurotoxins prevent neurons in the brain from transmitting signals. This causes paralysis.

Other toxins harm the CIRCULATORY SYSTEM. These are called haemotoxins. Haemotoxin can cause red blood cells to burst, cause red blood cells to clot,or severely lower blood pressure.

Other toxins harm the MUSCULAR SYSTEM. These are called mycotoxins, mycotoxin cause tissues death in muscles and prevent muscles contraction. Another world for tissue death is necrosis.

N/B snakes bites poisons are called envenomings in general.

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