Poison vs. Venom
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- gamma jay
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Poison vs. Venom
Quick challenge;
> without the assistance of the internet or a dictionary!
What’s the Difference Between Poisonous and Venomous Animals?
Let's see who comes up with the most accurate answer.
Note:
Only answers without other sources/references as aid will qualify for the prize!
I have my means to identify who violates this note!
> without the assistance of the internet or a dictionary!
What’s the Difference Between Poisonous and Venomous Animals?
Let's see who comes up with the most accurate answer.
Note:
Only answers without other sources/references as aid will qualify for the prize!
I have my means to identify who violates this note!
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Rudi
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
A venomous animal actively injects toxic stuff into its victim by biting or stinging.
A poisonous animal has a toxic skin or body, the victim must touch or eat the animal to be affected.
A poisonous animal has a toxic skin or body, the victim must touch or eat the animal to be affected.
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Hans
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
By the way, I admit that I saw this article earlier today; it mentions the difference.
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
Well this "puzzle" didn't last that long~! Talk about coincidence...
Quite correct. The prize it yours.
Quite correct. The prize it yours.
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Rudi
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
hans is just too well in the loop
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
Not sure where animals with poisonous "parts" fits in to that classification.HansV wrote:A venomous animal actively injects toxic stuff into its victim by biting or stinging.
A poisonous animal has a toxic skin or body, the victim must touch or eat the animal to be affected.
Some fish, for instance, are edible but if you eat the wrong bit you're cactus. Same with snakes.
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
Semi-poisonous
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
They fall under the definition of poisonous:AlanMiller wrote:Not sure where animals with poisonous "parts" fits in to that classification.
... the victim must touch or eat the animal to be affected.
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
OKHansV wrote:... the victim must touch or eat the animal to be affected.
I give in.
How can you eat something without touching it, that is, without it coming into contact with your body?
Just askin' ...
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
A knife and a fork would help....
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
But the mouth will make contact!
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
An the froat!DaveA wrote:But the mouth will make contact!
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
I feel this is a stupid question :), but...
Are venomous snakes immune to venom, or just physically protected along the "logistics line"? If a snake were to be bitten one of its own (or itself), would it be poisoned?
Are venomous snakes immune to venom, or just physically protected along the "logistics line"? If a snake were to be bitten one of its own (or itself), would it be poisoned?
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
According to Are snakes susceptible to their own venoms?, there is no single answer. Snakes swallow prey that they have bitten, so they can ingest their own venom. Directly injecting venom into the bloodstream can be harmful, but some snakes apparently create their own antidote.
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
An interesting fact I just learned...
Snake venom is composed of amino acids and toxic only if it enters the blood stream; if you were to drink venom it would simply be broken down in your digestive system with no ill effect.
Snake venom is composed of amino acids and toxic only if it enters the blood stream; if you were to drink venom it would simply be broken down in your digestive system with no ill effect.
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Rudi
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Re: Poison vs. Venom
Not gonna happen!Rudi wrote:...if you were to drink venom...
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