What Does Snake's Venom Do To Your Body? | Snake Venom Effects | Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
Summary
TLDRThis educational video script delves into the effects of snake venom on the human body, explaining that out of 3,000 snake species, only 450 are venomous. It details how venom, a toxic yellow fluid, is composed of proteins and enzymes that can destroy cells or disrupt nerve impulses. The script describes the different types of toxins, including neurotoxins, hemotoxins, and myotoxins, and their specific impacts on the nervous system, circulatory system, and muscles. It also highlights the importance of anti-venom, made from venom itself, and provides first aid advice for snake bites. The video concludes with intriguing facts about the king cobra and the inland taipan.
Takeaways
- 🐍 Snakes are categorized into venomous and non-venomous, with only around 450 out of 3,000 species being venomous.
- 💉 Snake venom is a toxic yellow fluid produced in the snake's salivary glands, composed of proteins, enzymes, and other substances.
- 🔪 Snakes use venom for hunting prey and self-defense, injecting it through their fangs which act like hypodermic needles.
- 🧠 Neurotoxins in venom can paralyze by preventing brain neurons from transmitting signals.
- 🩸 Hemotoxins affect the circulatory system, causing red blood cells to burst, blood clots, or critically lowering blood pressure.
- 💪 Myotoxins damage the muscular system, leading to tissue death and preventing muscle contraction.
- 🛑 Knowledge of snake species is crucial for doctors to administer the correct anti-venom for snake bites.
- 🐴 Anti-venom is produced by injecting a host animal, like a horse, with venom to stimulate the production of antibodies, which are then extracted and purified.
- 📞 In case of a snake bite, call a doctor immediately and ensure the victim is moved out of the snake's striking distance.
- 🛌 Keep the bitten person calm and as still as possible to prevent venom spread, and cover the wound with a loose, clean bandage.
- 🐉 The king cobra is the largest snake and can inject venom, while the inland taipan is considered the most venomous snake in the world.
Q & A
Why is fighting a venomous snake considered dangerous?
-Fighting a venomous snake is dangerous because their venom can be deadly to humans, causing severe harm or even death.
How many snake species are there, and how many of them are venomous?
-There are approximately 3,000 species of snakes, out of which around 450 are venomous.
Where is snake venom produced and what does it consist of?
-Snake venom is produced in the salivary glands located at the back of the snake's head. It is a yellow fluid composed of proteins, enzymes, and other molecular substances.
What is the purpose of venom for snakes?
-Snakes use their venom for hunting prey and for self-defense against predators.
How does a snake inject venom into its prey or a person?
-When a snake bites, muscles in its head squeeze the venom glands, pushing the venom through its fangs and into the victim's flesh.
What are the different types of toxins found in snake venom?
-There are neurotoxins that affect the nervous system, hemotoxins that harm the circulatory system, and myotoxins that damage the muscular system.
What is the role of neurotoxins in snake venom?
-Neurotoxins in snake venom prevent neurons in the brain from transmitting signals, which can lead to paralysis.
How do hemotoxins affect the victim's body?
-Hemotoxins can cause damage by bursting red blood cells, causing blood clots, or critically lowering the victim's blood pressure.
What is the process of creating anti-venom and how is it used?
-Anti-venom is made by injecting a host animal, like a horse, with venom to produce antibodies. These antibodies are extracted, processed, and purified to be administered to snake bite victims.
What should one do immediately after a snake bite?
-Immediately call a doctor, move the person beyond the snake's striking distance, have them lie down, keep them calm, and cover the wound with a loose, clean bandage to prevent venom spread.
Which snake is known as the largest and which is considered the most venomous?
-The king cobra is the largest snake in the world, and the inland taipan is considered the most venomous snake.
Outlines
🐍 Venomous Snakes and Their Impact on Humans
This paragraph introduces the dangers of venomous snakes and their venom's effects on the human body. It explains that out of 3,000 snake species, only around 450 are venomous, and their venom is a toxic fluid produced in the snake's salivary glands. The venom, composed of proteins, enzymes, and other substances, can destroy cells, disrupt nerve impulses, or both. Snakes use venom for hunting and defense. The paragraph also details how a snake's venom can be neurotoxic, hemotoxic, or myotoxic, affecting the nervous system, circulatory system, or muscles, respectively. It emphasizes the importance of knowing different snake species for proper anti-venom treatment, which is derived from the venom itself by injecting it into a host animal to produce antibodies. The summary advises on immediate actions to take after a snake bite, including calling a doctor, moving the victim, keeping them calm, and covering the wound with a clean bandage.
🔍 A Brief Pause for Reflection
This paragraph is quite short and does not contain substantial information. It seems to serve as a brief pause or transition in the video script, possibly to allow viewers to process the information about snake venom and its effects on humans. The content 'zooming out, mind,' suggests a moment of reflection or a shift in focus, though the exact context or intention is not clear from the provided text alone.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Venom
💡Venomous Snakes
💡Salivary Glands
💡Neurotoxins
💡Hemotoxins
💡Myotoxins
💡Anti-Venom
💡Immune System
💡Snake Bites
💡Inland Taipan
💡King Cobra
Highlights
Fighting a venomous snake can be deadly.
Out of 3,000 snake species, only around 450 are venomous.
Snake venom is a yellow fluid produced in the salivary glands.
Venom is composed of proteins, enzymes, and other molecular substances.
Venom works to destroy cells, disrupt nerve impulses, or both.
Snakes use venom for hunting prey or defending against predators.
A snake's venom can cause paralysis, blood clots, or tissue death.
Neurotoxins prevent brain neurons from transmitting signals.
Hemotoxins harm the circulatory system by bursting red blood cells or causing blood clots.
Myotoxins cause muscle tissue death and prevent muscle contraction.
Knowledge of different snake species is essential for providing the right anti-venom.
Anti-venom is made from venom by injecting a host animal to produce antibodies.
Antibodies from the host animal's blood plasma are extracted to create anti-venom.
If bitten by a snake, call a doctor and keep the person calm and still.
Cover the snakebite wound with a loose, clean bandage.
The king cobra is the largest snake and can inject a significant amount of venom.
The inland taipan is considered the most venomous snake in the world.
Dr. Binox provides educational content on the effects of snake venom.
Transcripts
[Music]
huh
whoa
back up kitty
well
fighting a venomous snake is a bad idea
as it could be deadly
[Music]
hey friends i know just like kitty you
do want to know the effects of snakes
venom on the human body
so
let's zoom in
[Music]
we have already learned about different
types of snakes in our previous videos
and by now we pretty much know that out
of 3 000 species of snakes only around
450 are venomous
but what is this venom in the first
place
well
snake venom is a type of poison which is
typically yellow fluid and is produced
in the back of the snake's head in the
salivary glands the parts of the head
where saliva is made
it is composed of proteins enzymes and
other molecular substances
these toxic substances work to destroy
cells disrupt nerve impulses or both
snakes use their venom for hunting prey
or for defending against predators
but the vital question is how does the
snake's venom work
let me explain
[Music]
you see when someone mistakenly steps on
a resting snake
the poor snake thinks of it as an attack
and has no choice but to strike the
person with tremendous speed
once the snake bites muscles in its head
squeeze the venom glands
this pushes the liquid through its hall
of fangs muscles that act as hypodermic
needles and inserts the venom into the
flesh of its spray
once the venom is injected
what happens next depends on the type of
snake and venom in it
yes my dear friends
some toxins target the nervous system
which is called neurotoxins
neurotoxins prevent neurons in the brain
from transmitting signals
leading to paralysis
while the hemotoxins harm the
circulatory system by bursting the red
blood cells and causing blood clots or
by critically lowering the victim's
blood pressure
on the other hand
myotoxins harm the muscular system by
causing tissue death in muscles and
prevent muscle contraction
[Music]
so
that's why it is essential to have
knowledge about different species of
snakes so that doctors could provide the
right kind of anti-venom
which is the cure for a snake bite
and you will be surprised to know that
the anti-venom is actually made out of
the venom itself
yes to develop an anti-venom a host
animal usually a horse is injected with
larger amounts of venom
eventually the horse's immune system
causes blood plasma cells to produce
antibodies
these antibodies are then extracted from
the host animal's body
processed and purified so that they can
be given to snake bite victims
also remember my friends if someone is
bitten by a snake immediately call the
doctor
and meanwhile make sure to move the
person beyond striking distance of the
snake
next have the person lie down and keep
them calm and rest remaining as still as
possible will keep the venom from
spreading
and lastly cover the wound with a loose
clean bandage
[Music]
trim your time
did you know the king cobra is the
largest snake in the world with the
ability to inject venom
also the inland taipan is considered the
most venomous snake in the world
[Music]
hope you learned something new in
today's episode until next time it's me
dr binox
zooming out
mind
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