Originally posted by donmorgan:
My question is this: Don't all snake have some some degree of venom? How else would they kill their prey?...
No, non-venomous snakes are just that, non-venomous. Sometimes their saliva is allergenic or bacteria laden however (ie a bite may swell and or become infected). They kill by biting, squeezing or swallowing whole. In my neck of the woods, most non-venomous snakes are also not real aggressive with the exception of the northern water snake. All the non-venomous snakes I have observed do not have fangs. I think this is the norm. Some do have significant teeth.
I think your concern is justified. Dogs and horses are bitten due to their curiosity. Dogs in particular just have to get a good whiff sometimes.
