The snakes can inject or inoculate venom into our bodies by using their modified teeth which are called fangs. The venom is secreted by the oral glands of the snakes. There are nearly 3,500 species of snakes around the world. Out of them, only 25 per cent are poisonous and King Cobra is believed to be one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
When venomous snakes sink their fangs into the body of a human or animal, they inject a complex mixture of toxic proteins, enzymes and other molecular substances into our bloodstream. It disables you by breaking down your cellular mobility which often leads to paralysis, internal bleeding and death. This phenomenon is known to many and has been seen numerous times. But will the outcome be the same if snake venom is consumed as a drink? Several Netizens raised this query on Quora–a public interactive platform. After reading all the answers, it can be speculated the person will not die immediately after consuming the snake venom. Let us take a look at some of the answers and what experts believe.
Snake bites can be dangerous but if you decide to drink the snake venom, then the story will have a different end. You need to first note that snake venom is different from the poison. One of the Quora users said that snake venom is a protein-based toxin which gets digested with the help of stomach acids and digestive enzymes if swallowed. It is broken down in the stomach and can help in the digestion of food. However, you must be careful about certain things before trying this dare act.
If there is a wound in your mouth, food pipe, intestine or any internal organ, then this venom can come in contact with your bloodstream which can lead to paralysis and death. If the venom reaches your bloodstream, then it can enter your arteries and will start forming a blood clot in the same way as happens after a snake bite. The venom is ineffective unless it comes in contact with blood. Hence, such acts should never be tried without the proper guidance of a health professional.