Question

Which is not a venomous snake?
(A) Cobra
(B) Kraits
(C) Crotalus
(D) Python

Answer 1

Venomous snake is the poisonous snake that is used to kill its prey by using the venom secreted in it. When these snakes’ bites or harm any organism, it sends the venom with its fangs. Most of the venomous snakes have well-developed fangs for kitting its prey.

Complete Answer:
We consider the options given one by one to find out which is not venomous.
(1) Cobra:
These snakes belong to the Indian subcontinent and are venomous in nature. They are provided with the small fangs and it cannot be folded as the viper’s fold. These produce the venom that makes the prey stop the heartbeat and breathing.

(2) Kraits:
Kraits possess several colors in their body and are also dangerous and venomous in nature. The toxicity in the venom of the kraits may affect presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons.

(3) Crotalus:
These are also called rattlers or rattlesnakes. They are also venomous in nature. They possess a heavier body than other snakes. They are characterized by the presence of rattles at their end of the tails.

(4) Python:
These are called by the name Pythonidae and are non-venomous in nature. These snakes have higher beauty and attractivity than other snakes. Of all the given options, Python is not a venomous snake.

Thus, the option (D) is correct.

Note: Bites of all the snakes in the option except python may lead to the severe health issues and at last it leads to the death of the person. Although pythons are non-venomous in nature, bites of the python may lead to serious injuries and that may even require stitches.