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strike out at a distance equal to about half of the snake's length. Thoroughly angered snakes, with their tails braced against solid objects, are able to strike out their full length. Snakes have struck downhill, nearly leaving the ground with the [force of the thrust. However, snakes do not have to coil to strike, but can simple bite from almost any position. Venom is injected only through the fangs, which are actually hollow teeth which act as hypodermic needles. A snake can bite and inject venom with one fang or both. Contrary to popular opinion, no snake stings with its tongue* The snake’s tongue is used purely as a sense brgan, detecting the presence of other animals as it move? back and .forth. ^

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