venom
Venom is actively injected. This topic is part of Biology within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 15 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
venom trivia questions
Venom is a toxic substance delivered by what?
Answer: Bite or sting
Bonus fact: Venom is actively injected.
Which animal uses hollow fangs to inject venom?
Answer: Snake
Bonus fact: Many venomous snakes deliver venom through specialized teeth.
How does venom differ from poison in common biological usage?
Answer: Venom is delivered into a victim; poison harms when touched or consumed
Bonus fact: Delivery method is the key distinction.
Banded krait venom primarily attacks which body system?
Answer: The nervous system
Bonus fact: Like other kraits, it has potent neurotoxic venom that can interfere with breathing by paralyzing muscles.
Russell's viper venom can dangerously disrupt what process in the blood?
Answer: Clotting
Bonus fact: Severe bites can cause abnormal coagulation, bleeding, shock, and kidney injury.
What is the main biological component in antivenom that neutralizes toxins?
Answer: Antibodies
Bonus fact: Antibodies bind venom components and reduce their effects.
Male platypuses have venomous spurs on what body part?
Answer: Hind legs
Bonus fact: The ankle spurs can deliver venom.
Why are fire ants named 'fire' ants?
Answer: Their stings cause a burning sensation
Bonus fact: Their venom causes intense burning pain.
How does a reticulated python kill its prey?
Answer: Constriction
Bonus fact: Like other pythons, it coils around prey and restricts circulation rather than using venom.
Kingsnakes are what kind of reptiles?
Answer: Nonvenomous snakes
Bonus fact: Kingsnakes kill much of their prey by constriction rather than venom.
What is the scientific name of the Indian cobra?
Answer: Naja naja
Bonus fact: Its venom acts strongly on the nervous system, though modern antivenom can be lifesaving when given promptly.
Why is the inland taipan famous among venomous snakes?
Answer: Its venom is extremely potent
Bonus fact: Despite its potent venom, its shy nature and remote habitat mean human bites are very rare.