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Live cone snails should be handled with care or not handled at all, as they are capable of "stinging" humans with unpleasant results. The sting of very small cones is no worse than a bee sting, but the sting of a few of the larger species of tropical cone snails can be fatal to human beings.
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What shape are Cone Snails?
The shells of cone snails are shaped roughly like an ice-cream cone.
How many people die by cone snails every year?
Cone snails are venomous and can be fatal if handled improperly, but deaths from cone snail envenomation are rare. There is no specific data on the number of deaths caused by cone snails each year, but cases of fatalities are very uncommon. It is important to exercise caution when handling cone snails to avoid potential harm.
Are there any poisonous snails?
yes, the Cone Shell snails are poisonous. Two of the most poisonous and dangerous to humans are the Geographer Cone and Textile Cone found in the south pacific.
Are there posionus snails?
Yes, Some cone snails have paralytic toxins that can actually kill a person in seconds
Can snails hurt you if handled with bare hands?
yes, some snails have sharp little fangs and can bite you bad
How many people have been killed by cone snails?
62 to be exact
How venomous are cone snails?
A drop of cone snail venom is strong enough to kill 15 people.... I hope that is helpful!
Is a cone shell snail a carnivore or an omnivore?
cone snails are carnivores they mainly eat fish and diffrent types of sea creters
When were cone snails first seen on Earth?
they were first seen during paleozoic times.
Do marble cone snails live in Africa?
yes, the marbled cone snail does live in africa. i am correct. i am only 10 years old.
What do cone shells eat?
Some carnivorous snails are cannibalistic, while others scavenge off of dead animals. The Janthina Snails are known to feed on the Portuguese Man O' War. Other carnivorous snails prey on crustaceans, fish, and other invertebrates.
How is Cone snail venom made into medicine?
Yes, there are snails that do have venom which is used for some medical purposes.
