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snake venom is a protien. Why is it unsafe to take it orally?

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snake venom is a protien. Why is it unsafe to take it orally?

snake venom is a protien. Why is it unsafe to take it orally?

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You'd think that taking it orally wouldn't cause any harm because the protein would degenerate in the presence of stomach acids. Are you sure the question is written correctly?

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