venomous

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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

Individually, many of us choose to remain anonymous while publicly spewing the most venomous insults at those with whom we disagree.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

Switched from Ty kissing Slim, to Bryson kissing Ty, the mighty snake of gossip going from a harmless garter to a venomous python.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds