Defensive Behavior
They will rarely bite; instead, they release a foul-smelling liquid from their cloacae onto attackers.
They also have been found to have mild venom in their bodies.
Read more about this topic: Thamnophis Marcianus
Famous quotes containing the words defensive and/or behavior:
“Hats divide generally into three classes: offensive hats, defensive hats, and shrapnel.”
—Katharine Whitehorn (b. 1926)
“To be told that our child’s behavior is “normal” offers little solace when our feelings are badly hurt, or when we worry that his actions are harmful at the moment or may be injurious to his future. It does not help me as a parent nor lessen my worries when my child drives carelessly, even dangerously, if I am told that this is “normal” behavior for children of his age. I’d much prefer him to deviate from the norm and be a cautious driver!”
—Bruno Bettelheim (20th century)