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Apart from snakes, many other animals contain venomous toxins. Here are 7 most venomous creatures:
Cone snails are one of the most deadly marine animals. They immobilise their prey with their venom-filled harpoon and swallow them with their mouths alive.
Duck-billed platypus are venomous mammals who use their venom to defend themselves. They can paralyse and kill small animals like dogs with their bite.
The Gila monster is considered to be one of the deadliest. It is native to the USA and Mexico, and results in excruciating bites, however, no bite has resulted in a death for humans.
While seemingly cute, slow loris is the only known venomous primate.It uses its venom to ward off parasites and fight against any predators.
Among the most venomous animals, box jellyfish have resulted in many deaths of swimmers across the world. It has a powerful toxin that affects the heart, nervous system and skin quickly.
Another deadly animal is the funnel web spider, whose venom is extremely toxic to humans. However, its venom is also used for its medicinal properties for heart attack treatment.
Stonefish can be found in muddy or rocky bottoms in waters and can camouflage in their habitat easily. They have a painful sting that can also kill its prey.