When most people think of dangerous snakes, their minds immediately go to the venomous ones: cobras, vipers, or rattlesnakes. But is it possible for non-venomous snakes to pose a threat to humans? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, though not in the way you might expect.

A non-venomous snake lacks venom glands or does not inject venom through a bite. Instead, these snakes rely on constriction, blunt-force methods, or ambush predation to capture and kill their prey. Common examples include boa constrictors, pythons, and rat snakes.

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall into this category. These reptiles serve important roles in ecosystems by controlling rodent populations.

So, can they be dangerous t

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