A person's fear of snakes is not unfounded, as there are many venomous species among them that can kill in an instant. But can a snake's venom threaten itself? For example, in the case of a conflict with an individual of its own species?
If a venomous snake is bitten by another venomous snake of the same species (for example, during a fight or mating), it will not suffer harm. However, if it is bitten by a snake of a different species, this can lead to a fatal outcome.
Snakes have evolved to be immune to the venom of their own species, as bites between rivals or partners occur quite frequently. Nevertheless, it is hard to imagine that snakes of different species often attack each other. This is why these animals have not had the opportunity to develop immunity to the venom of other species, of which there are a vast number.
It should be noted that the venom injected by a snake during a bite and the toxicity of the victim affected by the bite are two different things. In the first case, the animal is immune to the venom of its own species, while in the second, it all depends on the specifics of the snake's digestive system.
Research has shown that chemicals are produced in the stomachs of most snakes that quickly break down snake venom. Thus, a snake can quickly deal with a poisoned prey that it has just consumed. If you have ever observed snakes, you may have noticed that if a snake injects venom into a mouse, another snake can easily take that prey, eat it, and remain unharmed!
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