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  1. Conus dampierensis is a species of #seaSnail, a marine #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Conidae, the #coneSnails and their allies. Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are #predatory and #venomous. They are capable of #stinging humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

  2. A student-led research group from Tohoku University has discovered a new species of the #venomous #Physalia (commonly known as Portuguese man-of-war) that has never been seen before in northeast Japan.
    #MarineBiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/11/mb11032501.

  3. A student-led research group from Tohoku University has discovered a new species of the #venomous #Physalia (commonly known as Portuguese man-of-war) that has never been seen before in northeast Japan.
    #MarineBiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/11/mb11032501.

  4. 14 Venomous Animals in Puerto Rico That Could Send You to the Hospital

    Puerto Rico's tropical paradise harbors some surprisingly dangerous residents that most visitors never expect to encounter. While the island lacks the venomous snakes found in many other Caribbean destinations, it compensates with an impressive array of venomous creatures that can turn a perfect vacation into a medical emergency. From massive centipedes lurking under rocks to aggressive wasps defending their territories, these 14 venomous animals in Puerto Rico have sent countless people […]

    animalofthings.com/venomous-an

  5. 17 Venomous Animals in San Diego You Should Know How to Identify

    San Diego's year-round warm climate and diverse ecosystems create perfect conditions for numerous venomous animals in San Diego to thrive. While fatal encounters remain extremely rare, with proper identification skills you can confidently enjoy outdoor activities while maintaining appropriate caution. This comprehensive guide covers 17 venomous species you're most likely to encounter, from desert rattlesnakes to marine stingrays, providing essential identification features and safety […]

    animalofthings.com/venomous-an

  6. Fun fact: If employees at the Philadelphia Zoo get bitten by one of the venomous lizards on exhibit they are advised to remove jewelry and then request an ambulance. #philadelphia #zoo #reptiles #venomous #lizard

  7. Fun fact: If employees at the Philadelphia Zoo get bitten by one of the venomous lizards on exhibit they are advised to remove jewelry and then request an ambulance. #philadelphia #zoo #reptiles #venomous #lizard

  8. #Snakes #SnakeVenom #Venom #BBC #TimFriede #Science #Biology #Immunity #Animals #Poison #Poisonous #Animal #Venomous #Research #antivenom
    Quite an amazing story, and Tim Friede could be helping to save thousands of lives for many years to come…

    'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times bbc.com/news/articles/cr5d0l7e

  9. #Snakes #SnakeVenom #Venom #BBC #TimFriede #Science #Biology #Immunity #Animals #Poison #Poisonous #Animal #Venomous #Research #antivenom
    Quite an amazing story, and Tim Friede could be helping to save thousands of lives for many years to come…

    'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times bbc.com/news/articles/cr5d0l7e

  10. #Snakes #SnakeVenom #Venom #BBC #TimFriede #Science #Biology #Immunity #Animals #Poison #Poisonous #Animal #Venomous #Research #antivenom
    Quite an amazing story, and Tim Friede could be helping to save thousands of lives for many years to come…

    'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times bbc.com/news/articles/cr5d0l7e

  11. #Snakes #SnakeVenom #Venom #BBC #TimFriede #Science #Biology #Immunity #Animals #Poison #Poisonous #Animal #Venomous #Research #antivenom
    Quite an amazing story, and Tim Friede could be helping to save thousands of lives for many years to come…

    'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times bbc.com/news/articles/cr5d0l7e

  12. It’s cold and rainy and I’d like to get into my office but I think I might just politely wait for the nice, slow moving, extremely deadly snake to do whatever the hell it wants…

    #Australia #Venomous #Reptile

  13. It’s cold and rainy and I’d like to get into my office but I think I might just politely wait for the nice, slow moving, extremely deadly snake to do whatever the hell it wants…

    #Australia #Venomous #Reptile

  14. It's only recently that I have learnt that the male platypus has venomous spurs on its hind legs. Apparently the pain that these spurs can inflict on a human is excruciating, long lasting, and resistant to common analgesics .

    I feel disillusioned, as I had never thought of the platypus as a dangerous animal.

    This article informed me of more characteristics that make the platypus such an extraordinary creature.

    earthlymission.com/platypus-ch

    #Platypus #Australia #NaturalHistory #Venomous

  15. It's only recently that I have learnt that the male platypus has venomous spurs on its hind legs. Apparently the pain that these spurs can inflict on a human is excruciating, long lasting, and resistant to common analgesics .

    I feel disillusioned, as I had never thought of the platypus as a dangerous animal.

    This article informed me of more characteristics that make the platypus such an extraordinary creature.

    earthlymission.com/platypus-ch

    #Platypus #Australia #NaturalHistory #Venomous

  16. I saw two snakes on my trip to #SouthAfrica - both youngsters and both highly venomous. The Boomslang and the Puff Adder ....here's an 11 second video of the latter.

    #Africa #KrugerNationalPark #Kruger #snake #adder #venomous #nature #wildlife

    youtu.be/ZzIotZMyP84

  17. I saw two snakes on my trip to #SouthAfrica - both youngsters and both highly venomous. The Boomslang and the Puff Adder ....here's an 11 second video of the latter.

    #Africa #KrugerNationalPark #Kruger #snake #adder #venomous #nature #wildlife

    youtu.be/ZzIotZMyP84

  18. I saw two snakes on my trip to #SouthAfrica - both youngsters and both highly venomous. The Boomslang and the Puff Adder ....here's an 11 second video of the latter.

    #Africa #KrugerNationalPark #Kruger #snake #adder #venomous #nature #wildlife

    youtu.be/ZzIotZMyP84

  19. I saw two snakes on my trip to - both youngsters and both highly venomous. The Boomslang and the Puff Adder ....here's an 11 second video of the latter.

    youtu.be/ZzIotZMyP84

  20. Happy Funnelweb spider in the pool season to all who celebrate…

    Yes it is alive, it perked up after I fished it out. *shudders*

    #Australia #Spiders #Venomous

  21. Happy Funnelweb spider in the pool season to all who celebrate…

    Yes it is alive, it perked up after I fished it out. *shudders*

    #Australia #Spiders #Venomous

  22. New #venomous reptile species from the Late #Triassic unearthed in #Arizona phys.org/news/2024-10-venomous

    A small venomous reptile from the Late Triassic (Norian) of the southwestern United States peerj.com/articles/18279/ by Helen Burch​ et al.

    "We know very little about the origins of reptile #venom systems outside of living #snakes and# lizards, so Microzemiotes sonselaensis is a very exciting addition to a small handful of #Mesozoic envenomaters"

  23. New #venomous reptile species from the Late #Triassic unearthed in #Arizona phys.org/news/2024-10-venomous

    A small venomous reptile from the Late Triassic (Norian) of the southwestern United States peerj.com/articles/18279/ by Helen Burch​ et al.

    "We know very little about the origins of reptile #venom systems outside of living #snakes and# lizards, so Microzemiotes sonselaensis is a very exciting addition to a small handful of #Mesozoic envenomaters"

  24. The #Destiny of #Civilization : Medium

    10 #Deadliest #Snakes in the world: Meet the world's most #venomous snakes and their lethal bite : Disc Wild Life

    How Your #Brain Remembers: How Episodic #Memories Form : Misc

    Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks

    knowledgezone.co.in/resources/

  25. The #Destiny of #Civilization : Medium

    10 #Deadliest #Snakes in the world: Meet the world's most #venomous snakes and their lethal bite : Disc Wild Life

    How Your #Brain Remembers: How Episodic #Memories Form : Misc

    Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks

    knowledgezone.co.in/resources/

  26. Have you ever been stung by a Gympie-Gympie? If you have, you'd know!

    Also known as the 'stinging tree', this is one of the world's most venomous plants and can cause months of excruciating pain for unsuspecting humans who come across them.

    So, how does the touch of this plant cause so much pain? Find out… ausgeo.co/gympiegympie

    #plant #plants #gympiegympie #flower #venomous #flora #floral #throwbackthursday
    #environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist