Vipul Jain

#WorldSnakeDay  Thread on Busting some Myths associated with Snakes  Myth-1: * Some snakes are shapeshifters (इच्छाधारी) Facts: * NO * Only on Idiot box or Movies  Myth-2 * Snakes are revengeful, hv photographic memory * If you kill a snake, its partner traces you Facts * Snake's brain/memory is not so developed.  * Snakes do not pair for life. * When you kill a snake it may expel its scent from anal opening, which may attract nearby snake. Myth-3: Snakes guard old treasure. Fact: Old crumbling houses are ideal for snakes as they find hiding places & food (rats, mice). Earlier, people often buried their wealth. It could be a possibility that a snake and the hidden wealth were unearthed together, giving this image.  Myth-4: Snakes can hypnotize. Fact: Snakes appear to stare, as they do not have eyelids and cannot blink.  Myth-5: Snakes dance to the music of बीन/पुंगी Facts: * Snakes lack outer ear, so they can't hear properly. {But they have inner ear, c...

What is the difference between Venom and Poison? Venom and Poison are both toxic substances. Still, some animals are called venomous and others are poisonous. The only difference between being called poisonous or venomous is in the way these animals deliver the harmful substance. Venom : When animals like snakes use their sharp fangs to bite into the flesh and let the toxic substance move into the body of their prey,  through the punctured skin, they are called venomous animals. To deliver venom an animal has to use tools like fangs or stingers. Poison : Poison is something that can get inhaled, ingested or seeped into the skin directly. For example, if you accidentally touch a brightly colored poison dart frog, you will transfer the toxins it secretes from its skin, to your own skin. And then the poison will seep into your blood stream.