Understanding Snake Venom and Immunity

What humorous suggestion is made about Kitty's classmate?

• The classmate is a robot.

• The classmate is a wizard.

• The classmate is a superhero.

• The classmate might be a snake.

What is the main question explored when a venomous snake bites another snake?

• Do snakes enjoy biting each other?

• Can a snake die from another snake's venom?

• Can a snake die from its own venom?

• Do snakes share their venom?

Why do venomous snakes usually survive their own bites?

• They never bite themselves.

• They have a special kind of natural immunity.

• They have a special healing potion.

• They are immune to all types of venom.

What role do antibodies play in a snake's immunity?

• They act as microscopic bodyguards.

• They help the snake fly.

• They produce more venom.

• They make the snake invisible.

What happens when a snake from one species bites a snake from another species?

• The bitten snake becomes stronger.

• The bitten snake may suffer serious harm or death.

• The bitten snake gains new abilities.

• The bitten snake becomes friends with the attacker.

What is ophiophagy?

• The act of snakes eating other snakes.

• The act of snakes singing.

• The act of snakes flying.

• The act of snakes swimming.

Why are king snakes able to eat venomous snakes like rattlers?

• They have a special diet.

• They are immune to all types of venom.

• They are faster than other snakes.

• They have evolved resistance to the venom.

Why do scientists study snake venom resistance?

• To develop better antivenoms for humans.

• To teach snakes new tricks.

• To make snakes more friendly.

• To create new types of snakes.

What is a dry bite?

• A bite that heals instantly.

• A bite that causes immediate death.

• A bite that is very painful.

• A bite where no venom is released.