Dogs
World's Most Venomous Mammals
World's Most Venomous Mammals
Have you heard of mammals that are venomous? Animals usually produce venom to kill or disable prey, or to defend themselves from predators. Amongst the animals in the planet, fishes and reptiles have the most number of venomous species. There are a few species of venomous amphibians and none for birds though there are poisonous birds. Well, how about mammals, are there venomous mammals? Venomous mammals are quite rare. Here are the few venomous mammals or mammals that use poisonous or noxious chemicals in some form.
Great Long-nosed Armadillo Image Source
The Great Long-nosed Armadillo can also release a disagreeable musky odor when threatened. It is found in South America. The Great Long-nosed Armadillo has spurs on the hind legs that allow them to crawl on their knees into narrow tunnels. These animals are not as venomous or as deadly like the venomous fishes and reptiles but still they can inflict damage to humans. Extra care should always be observed when dealing with these animals.
Read more...
-
Keep Your Pets Safe From Poisonous Creatures
By Ruthie Bently Growing up in northern Illinois, I didn’t see many venomous creatures, though my friends and I found a nest of baby rattlesnakes one day under a railroad trestle; we figured they’d fallen off a train car passing overhead. While venomous...
-
World’s Most Colorful But Venomous Snakes Ii
The colorful and bright coloration of these creatures are indications that they are dangerous and deadly. Their bites are considerably fatal. Mangrove Pit Viper (Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus) Image Source The colorful Mangrove Pit Viper is a beauty...
-
The World’s Most Colorful Large Snakes For Pets
Extra large snakes are popular attractions in zoos from around the world. There are several large snake species to choose from but only a few are brightly colored although most of them are uniquely patterned. Here are the most colorful large snakes in...
-
World’s Most Beautiful, Colorful And Highly Recommended Small Exotic Snake Pets
Many species of snakes are extremely beautiful and colorful. They also make good pet. Be sure to select the colorful but non-venomous species if you want to have a colorful snake for a pet. Here are the prettiest non-venomous snakes which are awesomely...
-
Colorful, Stocky And Beautifully Marked Snakes For Pet
A few snake species are extremely beautiful for their colorful and uniquely patterned skin. Here are some beautiful snakes you may want to consider as pets. Except for the Blood Pythons, these snakes don’t grow more than 4 ft. Short Python (Python...
Dogs