Question

What would happen if fangs of venomous snakes are pulled out? They will
A. Get replaced
B. Become double
C. Be safe to handle
D. Never get replaced

Answer 1

Hint: Venomous snakes are specimens of suborder serpents capable of developing venom. They use the venom to destroy prey, to protect themselves, and to help in the digestion of their prey.

Complete Answer:
The fang is a long, pointed tooth. In mammals, the fang is a specialized maxillary tooth used for biting and tearing. In snakes, it is a specific tooth associated with a venomous gland. A typical symptom of a bite from a venomous snake is the appearance of two-bite marks from the fangs of the snake. Injection of venom from the bite may often occur. This can result in redness, swelling, and intense pain in the area, that may also take up to an hour to develop.

Snake fangs are small, swollen teeth located around the upper jaw at the front or back of the snake's mouth and attached to the venomous glands. Just venomous snakes, which are called advanced snakes, have such fangs, whereas non-venomous snakes, like pythons, are fitted with only regular rows of teeth. Many venomous snakes, which include grass snakes, have fangs in the back of the neck.

While snakes don't use their teeth to chew, they need them to take food and protect themselves. Snakes sometimes replace all of their teeth, even their fangs. Teeth crack, wear or get caught in prey on a daily basis. Every now and then, a replacement fang comes up before the old fang falls out so that the snake can have three fangs temporarily. There is no concern for the snake; it can always bite and administer the venom very effectively.

So, the correct option is A, it can be replaced.

Note: Fangs are quite popular in carnivores or omnivores, although some herbivores, such as fruit bats, also have them. They are usually used to carry or easily kill prey, such as in big cats.