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For other uses, see Venom (disambiguation).
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Wasp sting, with a droplet of venom

Venom is a kind of poison used by animals. It is made in an animal's body. It is injected into the body of another animal by a bite or sting. Animals that use venom include some kinds of insects, fish, reptiles, and even mammals.

Some animals use venom to kill another animal that they are going to eat. One animal that does that is the rattlesnake. Some animals use venom to protect themselves. Some animals that do that are bees and ants. Some animals use venom for both of these things.

Images for kids

  • Venomous Animals

    Venomous animals

  • RATTLESNAKE, NORTHERN PACIFIC (Crotalis viridis oraganus) (6-19-10) cuesta ridge, slo co, ca -04 (4715157755)

    Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Venenos animales para niños

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