Mortal poison: Understanding Snake Venom and How It Works

What's in Snake Venom?

Snake venom is the fluid secretions from the modified salivary glands of venomous snakes. Snakes rely on venom to disable prey and aid in the digestive process.The primary component of snake venom is protein. These toxic proteins are the cause of most of the harmful effects of snake venom. It also contains enzymes, which help to speed up chemical reactions that break chemical bonds between large molecules.