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containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
a venomous arrow
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Colorado man died from pet Gila monster’s venomous bite, autopsy shows
Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Given the large number of snakes in the country, 12,000 people were treated for venomous snake and animal bites in the country in 2023, and 26 of those people, according to Thailand’s National Health Security office, per CNN.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
While rattlesnake bites are venomous and potentially dangerous, fatalities are relatively low, especially when medical attention is received quickly after a bite.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Invasive species:Are flying, venomous Joro spiders moving north?
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Given the large number of snakes in the country, 12,000 people were treated for venomous snake and animal bites in the country in 2023, and 26 of those people, according to Thailand’s National Health Security office, per CNN.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
While rattlesnake bites are venomous and potentially dangerous, fatalities are relatively low, especially when medical attention is received quickly after a bite.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Invasive species:Are flying, venomous Joro spiders moving north?
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venomous. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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