venomous
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And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The species is the only venomous snake native to the UK and is protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, meaning it is an offence to kill, harm, injure, sell or trade them.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous serpent in the state, according to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
They are also the only venomous primates in the world, using specialized teeth to deliver a toxic bite.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
“More often than not, people assume that the mamba always will win—he is, after all, large, venomous, and quick.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing venomous
A Thousand Splendid Suns
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