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Categories of snake

Snakes are grouped into three main groups namely;

1. Non-poisonous snakes

2. Poisonous snakes

1. Poisonous Snakes

Venomous or poisonous snakes are those that are capable of

producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense,

and to assist with digestion of their prey

They have two long teeth called fangs near the front of the

mouth to inject venom.

Example of poisonous snakes; the Cobra (white bite /spit poi-

son), puff udder, mamba, viper

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