Venom
Encounter some of the world's most venomous creatures and discover their surprising connection to human health. See the world through the eyes of both predator and prey and explore the effects of venom and the role it plays in the natural world.
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The man who injects himself with venom
24 May 2018
Steve Ludwin explains why he has been injecting himself with snake venom for decades.
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Face-to-face with spitting cobras
11 May 2018
Have you ever seen a cobra spit venom in super slow motion?
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30 April 2018
Meet some of the animals whose search for a mate may actually be physically painful.
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COLLECTIONS
19 March 2018
Watch Dr Ronald Jenner explore the venomous puzzle that the platypus poses.
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29 January 2018
Are killer bees really as dangerous as their name suggests?
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COLLECTIONS
15 January 2018
From snake-filled projectiles and medieval remedies to the very first antivenom, our relationship with venomous creatures has a colourful history.
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NEWS
How dangerous are false widow spiders?
15 December 2017
Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK.
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Grinch bugs: the heartless insects making a meal of Christmas
8 December 2017
Better watch out - these insects consider your seasonal decor their dinner.
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OCEANS
Nudibranchs: psychedelic thieves of the sea
16 November 2017
Meet the brightly coloured sea slugs committing serial stinging-cell crimes.
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Behind the scenes: The making of Venom
10 November 2017
Go behind the scenes to find out what it takes put on a major exhibition at the Museum.
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NEWS
The venomous animals on your plate
8 November 2017
Venomous creatures are everywhere - including in your dinner.
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Meet the monster whose bite is saving lives
6 November 2017
Find out how the Gila monster's venom has the ability to save lives.
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1 November 2017
Venom and poison can both be deadly, but they're two distinct natural weapons.
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31 October 2017
Do vampire bats really deserve their blood-sucking reputation?
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Five surprisingly venomous animals
27 October 2017
Find out about five animals that you might not expect to be venomous
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The most painful wasp sting in the world explained
7 September 2017
Armed with one of the most painful stings on the planet, tarantula hawks are a spider's worst nightmare.
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NEWS
Vast biodiversity database now available to all
21 December 2016
Scientists have a new 'big data' tool to study how human activity affects the planet's biodiversity, with the publication of a gigantic database that compiles studies from across the globe.
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Risking life and limb for venom
8 January 2015
Some of our scientists go to extreme lengths for their research, diving into deep and dangerous underwater caves.
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NEWS
Fishing-bait bloodworms have bee-sting bites
6 September 2014
Scientists studying the venom of bloodworms for the first time have discovered why it can cause severe allergic reactions similar to that of a bee sting.
