Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

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Snakes are highly specialized predators built for speed, precision, and efficiency in killing prey. Venomous species rely on ...