Question

What are the two types of venomous snakes? Describe each type and include an example.

Answer 1

The two types of venomous snakes are Elapine snakes, and Viperine snakes. Elapine snakes have shorter fangs and venom that paralyzes the respiratory system. Cobras and coral snakes are Elapine snakes. Viperine snakes have longer hollow fangs and venom that attacks red blood cells. Rattlesnakes are viperine snakes.

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Answer 2

The King Cobra and the Black Mamba

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The black mamba is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m and commonly grow to 3 m

The king cobra, also known as the hamadryad, is a venomous snake species in the family Elapidae, endemic to forests from India through Southeast Asia. It is threatened by habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2010. It is the world's longest venomous snake.