Duvernoy Gland

[Stefan-A]

The saliva is not toxic, it's the secretions from the glands that are.

[Eight]

Yes but is then the enzymes are mixed with the saliva, which is the delivery method as opposed to having fangs to inject venom. Maybe I should of been more specific to begin with but I really didn't think it was needed.

[guidofatherof5]

Yes but is then the enzymes are mixed with the saliva, which is the delivery method as opposed to having fangs to inject venom. Maybe I should of been more specific to begin with but I really didn't think it was needed.

Thanks for bumping this thread up.

I think the distinction is needed as newer member may be mislead with "toxic saliva" if they don't read the entire thread, which happens sometimes.
Garters are such an amazing animal. Their own spin on venom. Love it.

[Eight]

Well if your going to do something you may as well make it your own. And I thank you for making this thread. I had only heard rumour about the subject before and only recently. And fair point about distinguishing for the sake of everyone.

[guidofatherof5]

I ran across this article and got a chuckle out of it.
Thought some of you might also. Enjoy.
Here's the link.
Duvernoy's Glands and "Warm" Herping

Time for a bump. Always a good read.

[ConcinusMan]

Duvernoy’s Gland Secretions in Colubrid Snakes « Bugs In The News

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I told my Mam about garter snakes having a venom gland recently but "forgot" to tell her it's used to calm struggling preys she went around the house shouting "He's got a venomous snake in his bedroom!".

[guidofatherof5]

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[guidofatherof5]

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