Do the surgically “fixed” snakes look or act different to the “hot” ones?
A/ No. (See the photos on this link). Even snake experts can’t tell the difference by looking at the snakes. Because the cut is made inside the roof of the mouth and heals within days, there is no evidence of scarring or injury. Snakes that have large venom glands removed have silicon implants to replace them, ensuring absolutely no disfigurement to the snake’s heads. The snakes themselves are unaware of their venomoid state and contrary to false perception, still have their fangs … just no venom.
