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venomous

[ven-uh-muhs] / ˈvɛn ə məs /


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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year, with fewer than 10 deaths annually.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

The African Snakebite Institute warns that traditional remedies are not known to work against highly venomous snakes.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

He also told a story about a man who was bit by a venomous snake in Peru and marveled at the crowd’s lack of interest.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

I threw him such a venomous look that he took a step back.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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