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Name: Julia A.
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Age: 30s
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Date: 2001
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Question: Are venomous snakes immune to the toxins in their venom? (a question posed to me under the guise of "supposing a snake accidentally bit itself...")

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You have posed a very interesting question that has prompted a lot of discussion amongst a bunch of naturalist and a wildlife biologist, but so far we have not found a definitive answer. So far the best we can do is "maybe, partially." If we learn any more I will send it along.

J. Elliott

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