How Snakes Quickly Strike Their Prey Twice Their Size
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Snakes can easily take down creatures twice their size, thanks to their fangs which quickly inject venom
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Snakes have evolved fangs that allow them to strike quickly and inject venom into their prey, even if they don't have a proper grip on the prey
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These fangs are positioned to deliver venom without the need for a proper grip
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The venom is delivered through an internal channel that opens at the tip, similar to a hypodermic needle
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Some snakes, like vipers, have fangs that can be folded back against the roof of the mouth when not in use
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This allows them to have longer fangs while still being able to close their mouths. When the mouth opens, the fangs swing down and forward
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Vipers have large venom glands and powerful compressor muscles that allow them to deliver a large amount of venom into their prey
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The short, thick bodies of some snakes, like vipers, generate the power behind their explosive strike
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