2 Years
2 Years
Since snakes can slow their metabolism so much, they can go without food for long periods of time. However, they will be less and less active as time goes by. One study found that snakes survive without food by digesting their own organs – even their heart!
Their slower metabolism allows them to survive losing heart muscle and mass in other organs. They can go as long as 2 years without eating!
Don’t Wash A Snake Bite Wound
Don’t Wash A Snake Bite Wound
There are plenty of misconceptions about how one should deal with a snake attack. When treating a snake wound, one should never wash the wound with water! Rinsing a snake bit will later remove any traces of venom on the wound which makes it harder for emergency responders to figure out which snake bit them.
As a result, this will slow down the treatment process which can be lethal.