Quote Originally Posted by Firehaus View Post
This is important to realize. The potency of the venom is higher in hatchlings. Also, if the animal has just ate it reduces the amount of venom available to inject in to you.

Also knowing the difference between a milk snake and a coral snake could save you a lot of panic or let you know your pretty much dead. Jk, kind of...
Incorrect reason why the hatchlings are more dangerous. Young snakes dump ALL the venom they have, an adult snake will give you enough to kill 10 mice, or just a few drops. The young snake will dump everything on every bite until it figures out how to deliver doses.