Snake venom can be born to attack enemies, not to defend itself

'Kill what it does, do not touch it, it does not bite', this is a saying that many people get when they intend to smash a snake when it crawls into their home.

However, beating snakes to prevent threats seems to be a quite reasonable idea when recent research shows that in terms of evolution, snake venom has been formed as a tool for hunting, not serve the purpose of self-defense.

It is possible that snake venom has developed as a tool for hunting.

It is known that this is a new discovery of scientists from Bangor University (Wales) and Swansea University. To reach this conclusion, the team of experts conducted nearly 400 online surveys from reptile breeders, herders and those who work regularly in contact with snakes.

Going into about 600 cases of snake attacks, only a small group of people said they had symptoms of intense pain immediately. This evidence partly suggests that the venom may not have developed primarily for defense.

In the context of an animal attacking a snake, the act of snapping on that animal's body does not cause immediate serious damage, and it is possible that the attack will continue. proceeding. A little comparison, in bees, their bites are thought to be a very effective defense plan because you will be in pain very quickly.

From the initial clues, the team thought that it was likely that snake venom had developed as a tool for hunting. However, these are just the first conclusions and the researchers themselves said that they need to conduct more tests to be able to make a final assertion. For example, in cobras, their venom will cause immediate pain.

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