So it hasn't been brought up on these forums in quite some time. I figured since there were so many new faces this year, it would be a great time to repost about this very interesting and little known fact about our scaly little friends. We had a thread a while ago but I can't find it now.
Bearded Dragons have venom glands located on both the top and bottom jaws. They produce minute amounts of crotamine. Rattlesnake venom!
It is not dangerous to humans but is more than enough to knock out the insects they swallow whole.
So if you ever get bitten by a not so nice beardie and the area feels tingly or numb, that is the reason why.
Once again. Totally harmless to us, but there you have it
And just because I know there will be some of you who tell a friend who then says "oh your lying, that's not possible" lol!
Here ya go! You can prove it!
http://www.herpcenter.com/herp-aware...e-thought.html
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