The mutations that made snake venom deadlier over time had a positive impact on those snakes. How might those mutations have had a negative impact on other organisms in that environment?

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Jessie Hebert

24 February, 06:10

The mutations that made snake venom deadlier over time had a positive impact on those snakes. How might those mutations have had a negative impact on other organisms in that environment?

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Tobias Greene · Answer 1

Im not 100% sure, but I think that because the snake venom gets stronger, other species that have adapted to the weaker venom have a harder time fighting it. For example, the honey badger can fight of snake venom with its very thick skin and ability to sleep it off. However, if the snake venom got stronger/deadlier, the honey badger would have a much harder time fighting it, and might die.