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 […]
7 Main Ligaments and Muscles in a Snake | Reptiles
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Poisonous Snakes: Biting Mechanism, Effect and Treatment | Reptiles
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In this article we will discuss about Poisonous Snakes:- 1. Biting Mechanism of Poisonous Snakes 2. Indian Poisonous Snakes and Venom 3. Effects 4. Treatment. Biting Mechanism of Poisonous Snakes: Boltt and Ewer (1964) studied the biting mechanism on Puff adder (Bitis arietans). Recently Bellairs (1969), Bellairs and Attridge (1975) concluded that the biting mechanism […]
Difference between Poisonous Snakes and Non-Poisonous Snakes | Reptiles
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The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between poisonous snakes and non-poisonous snakes. Difference # Non-Poisonous Snakes: 1. Colour: Usually not brightly coloured, but pythons, common sand boa, red sand boa, anaconda, wart snakes (Acrochordus granulatus), etc. are brightly coloured. 2. Shape of head: Head is usually narrow and elongated. 3. Neck: No […]
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