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Who Zoo: Rhinoceros Viper
A species of puff adder, the rhinoceros viper is an extremely dangerous snake found in Africa. Color photos, a physical description, general information, fangs and venom, and movement and habits are included in the WHOZOO website from...
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Univ Calif Riverside: Medically Important Arachnids
A web site devoted to describing the numerous venomous arachnids that have a medical importance to humans, as well as a description of how these arachnids aid humans.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: The Virtues of Venom
Snakes scare people, but some snake poison may help prevent heart attack and some cancers. After reading the newspaper article you can assess your understanding with the self-test. Immediate feedback.
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Whozoo: Desert Horned Viper
Special adaptations of the Desert Horned Viper are featured on the WHOZOO website. This endangered species lives in the sand and rocks of the deserts of North Africa, Israel, Arabia, and the Sinai peninsula.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Use this site to find out how eastern diamond rattlesnakes live and what they eat.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Don't Poisonous Animals Poison Themselves?
Rebecca D. Tarvin details strategies that protect animals from their own poison.
BBC
Bbc Health: Venom Allergies
What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What kind of treatment can you get? What can be done to prevent venom allergies? The answers to these questions can be found on this concise, informative resource.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hey! A Fire Ant Bit Me
At this site from Kids Health you can find out what fire ants look like, which ones are most aggressive, and where to find them. Read about how to avoid being bitten by fire ants, and what to do if you are bitten.