venomous reptiles
Poisonous scaled creatures
Venomous reptiles are snakes, lizards, and other reptiles that produce toxins delivered through bites or stings.
The term distinguishes them from poisonous animals, which are harmful when touched or eaten—venomous creatures inject their toxins.
Most venomous reptiles are snakes (vipers, cobras, sea snakes), though some lizards like Gila monsters and Komodo dragons also qualify: The zoo's venomous reptiles exhibit requires special safety protocols.
- snakeLimbless scaled reptile
- king cobraLongest venomous serpent
- cobraHooded venomous serpent
- boomslangVenomous African tree serpent
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
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venomous reptilesdomesticated animals
Species bred for human use
lap dogs · house cats · companion animals · guinea pigs · domestic animals
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