What is the main purpose of snake venom?

To paralyze and kill prey.

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  1. To keep the snake warm
  2. To paralyze and kill prey ✔
  3. To help the snake smell

Why: Venomous snakes use venom primarily to paralyze and kill prey rather than for self-defense.

Huh, didn't know that: Venomous snakes use venom primarily to paralyze and kill prey rather than for self-defense.

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Answer: To paralyze and kill prey. Venomous snakes use venom primarily to paralyze and kill prey rather than for self-defense.

  1. Snake en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake
    venomous snake species use their venom primarily to paralyze and kill prey rather than for self-defense
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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