Puzzling question

esscolab · 11-26-2008, 07:57 AM

If a poisonous snake bit itself, would it die ?

penny · 11-26-2008, 08:07 AM

Hmm. My dog chewed off his tail, he didn't die. So, I say no.

esscolab · 11-26-2008, 09:46 AM

no way, how could he do that ?

HachiNi · 11-26-2008, 02:01 PM

i would say no.. it should be able to handle its own venom.

corpsman · 11-26-2008, 05:59 PM

If a stupid person is alone and asks a stupid question, is it still a stupid question?

professor · 11-26-2008, 06:40 PM

that is a great question. seriously. i say he dies. it's like a chap accidentally shooting himself.

d3syd · 11-29-2008, 04:18 AM

I would imagine snakes of the same species would be immune to their own venom. Most animals fight with each other (over females) and they would very likely have evolved immunity, otherwise mating death tolls would be too high; causing stresses on the population.

Having said this I believe the venom of black widow (and many other) spiders is equally deadly to males of their own species. She kills him off after he has done his deed and is no longer of any use. Same as preying mantis, she eats him after mating, thereby besides his sperm to fertilise her eggs, he also provides nutrition for their development.

Breville · 11-29-2008, 04:36 AM

Of course not, it would know to suck out the venom. Der!

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11-26-2008, 08:07 AM	#2
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Hmm. My dog chewed off his tail, he didn't die. So, I say no. __________________ '08 135i.
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11-26-2008, 09:46 AM	#3
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11-26-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
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11-29-2008, 04:18 AM	#7
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I would imagine snakes of the same species would be immune to their own venom. Most animals fight with each other (over females) and they would very likely have evolved immunity, otherwise mating death tolls would be too high; causing stresses on the population. Having said this I believe the venom of black widow (and many other) spiders is equally deadly to males of their own species. She kills him off after he has done his deed and is no longer of any use. Same as preying mantis, she eats him after mating, thereby besides his sperm to fertilise her eggs, he also provides nutrition for their development. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Of course not, it would know to suck out the venom. Der! __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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