Record #:

37885

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

There are many people who believe false information about snakes, such as the snakes tongue is a stinger, or that the tongue can inject venom. The snake primarily uses its tongue as an aide to smell and touch.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 11, Nov 1950, p10

Subject(s):

Snakes; Animal lore