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The purpose of venom in a venomous animal is so that it can defend itself from predators. Ex- The snake against a mongoose. It bites and poisons the predator to warn/ harm it. Basically- it's a defence mechanism.
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What do you call an animal that has venom?
Venomous. Although there are almost no animals that are Venomous.
Do non venomous snakes have venom?
No. Nonvenomous means that an animal does not have venom.
Does venom mean poisoinous?
Full of venom; noxious to animal life; poisonous; as, the bite of a serpent may be venomous., Having a poison gland or glands for the secretion of venom, as certain serpents and insects., Noxious; mischievous; malignant; spiteful; as, a venomous progeny; a venomous writer.
What is an atter?
An atter is a dry sore, or poison or venom, especially that which belongs to a venomous animal.
What is born with venom?
Any venomous animal comes equipped with venom when born - snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes, etc.
What is the difference between a poisonous animal and a venomous animal?
A poisonous animal is one you should not bite because its body has poison on it or in it.A venomous animal is one that should not bite you because it makes venom that it injects into its prey.
Is it true that when venomous snakes bite their prey they can smell the venom they have injected into their prey and that is how they track them?
no the venom kills the prey and the snake smells the animal and that's how they track them
What is the most venomous lizard in the world?
Actually, There Is Only 2 Venomous Lizards. The Gila Monster And The Beaded Lizard. They Both Have The Same Ammount Of Venom Because They Are The ONLY 2 Venomous Lizards. So, Both Really. P.S. Venom Is Where An Animal Bites You And Then Gives Paralysis And Others And Then You Are Dead, But Poison Whoever Is A Venom When You Touch The Animal, You Get Paralysis And Others And Then You Die. There Is No Poisonous Lizards And Snakes. Poison And Venom Could Be Quite Confusing To Tell. But The Actual Is Quite A Difference.
Which animal uses venom to protect itself a pit viper a komoda dragon or a lionfish?
Pit vipers, which are a group of venomous snakes, often use their venom in defense against predators although the main purpose of venom is truly for hunting their prey.
Are wolves venomous?
No, wolves have no venom.
What is the difference between deadliest and most venomous in reguards to the actual meaning of each word?
Venomous defines an animal that can inject venom (the potency of which varies). Deadliest refers to the death rates of bites/stings associated with that specific animal.
If a cow is killed by a venomous snake will any animal eating it be affected?
Yes. The toxin/venom/poison is still in the body and blood.
