Animals That Are Immune To Snake Venom

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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There are a few animal who are known for their resistance to snake venom due to certain adaptations

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These creatures possess potential immunity that helps them resist the venom

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Here are some of the animals that are immune to snake venom

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Honey badgers are resistant to snake venom due to their thick skin, dense fur, and mobility

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Opossums are immune to snake venom as they possess a protein in their blood called Lethal Toxin Neutralizing Factor (LTNF), which can neutralise venom

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Hedgehogs have enough resistance to toxins to eat small poisonous snakes, as their plasma contains factors that neutralise venom

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Skunks are immune to snake venom due to their thick skin that prevents bites, and they have a molecular defense system that neutralises the venom

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Mongooses have a mutated receptor for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the brain, which prevents snake venom from attaching to the receptor and causing harm

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