Just like Lindsay lohan says in 'Mean Girls'

[SarahMB]

Venom:
1: poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging ; broadly : material that is poisonous

[binknit]

I see. WELL I was wrong. lol

[SarahMB]

It's a confusing issue for a lot of people. I had no idea there even was a distinction, until I started raising snakes.

[Ophiuchus]

It's a confusing issue for a lot of people. I had no idea there even was a distinction, until I started raising snakes.

Indeed.

I'll admit I do like to mess with some people sometimes when they come into the store and ask if any of our snakes are poisonous. I'll loudly proclaim that there isn't a poisonous snake on this planet...and then I'll explain the difference of something being venomous or poisonous.

True, they're often viewed as being synonymous, but I like being a stickler to the details.

Just like snakes "dislocate their jaws" to swallow big prey items.

[snakecharmer3638]

Boy this post went from silly to serious in a hurry.

[binknit]

Word. haha

[SarahMB]

Indeed.

I'll admit I do like to mess with some people sometimes when they come into the store and ask if any of our snakes are poisonous. I'll loudly proclaim that there isn't a poisonous snake on this planet...and then I'll explain the difference of something being venomous or poisonous.

True, they're often viewed as being synonymous, but I like being a stickler to the details.

Just like snakes "dislocate their jaws" to swallow big prey items.

I think it's wonderful that you correct misconceptions about these amazing creatures