"The snow snake is not poisonous but does have a very deadly bite.
Its mouth contains a row of serrated teeth that are used to capture prey.
As it grinds its prey rather than swallowing them whole—another difference
from other snake species—food stays lodged in its teeth to form a decaying,
bacteria filled paste. If a human is bitten, it is best to seek immediate medical
help to counter the effects of infection caused by the bacteria. For comparative
purposes, the bite is similar to the effects of the Komodo Dragon in Indonesia."
jsdill wrote:
"The snow snake is not poisonous but does have a very deadly bite.
Its mouth contains a row of serrated teeth that are used to capture prey.
As it grinds its prey rather than swallowing them whole—another difference
from other snake species—food stays lodged in its teeth to form a decaying,
bacteria filled paste. If a human is bitten, it is best to seek immediate medical
help to counter the effects of infection caused by the bacteria. For comparative
purposes, the bite is similar to the effects of the Komodo Dragon in Indonesia."
...Jordan
Your killin me smalls...Are you serious ?
Bill Gass wrote:
Your killin me smalls...Are you serious ?
It is also said:
"Due to the altitude and cold temperatures of March, October, and November,
not many humans still camp. However, there have been instances where hikers
and snowshoers wander into areas completely covered by snow snakes. They
don’t realize the situation until it is too late, for the snow snakes almost completely
blend in with the snow and it is only movement which gives away their presence.
In these cases, the situation can be deadly, for the snakes are aggressive and
strike mainly between the knee and ankle. The soft calf tissue is a perfect
breeding ground for their bacteria filled bite."
