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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about Reptiles:- 1. Definition and Origin of Reptiles 2. History of Reptiles 3. Characteristic Features 4. Classification. Definition and Origin of Reptiles: Reptiles may be defined as "cold-blooded vertebrates, breathe by lungs throughout their existence, and having the body covered with scales or scutes. A basioccipital bone is present in the skull which articulates [...]
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 [...]