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venomous

[ven-uh-muhs] / ˈvɛn ə məs /


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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

Sometimes venomous spiders can be brought into the UK on produce or goods from abroad.

From BBC • Apr. 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

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




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