Lots of things can be classed as poisons but you have to physically ingest the toxin present in the poison for it to affect you. It can be swallowed, inhaled, or even absorbed through the skin.

We all know to be wary of toxic encounters with the natural world, whether it's watching out for venomous snakes or not eating poisonous berries. But while both of those threats involve toxins, we ...

A fundamental difference between venom and poison is how the toxins enter the body of the victim. Ronald's rule for telling the difference is straightforward: 'If you bite it and you die it's poison, ...

Venom has evolved independently in at least 104 known animal lineages, but this study suggests similar toxin delivery mechanisms may be widespread across non-animal life forms.

if you come in contact with poison ivy, it gets itchy -- but when we talk about of venomous animal like this mexican redmeat tarantula, these are edible. YOU CAN EITHER VENOM. -- EAT THEIR VENOM.

Other snake-venom toxins inflict severe tissue necrosis, often leading to permanent sequelae . 1 Three-finger toxins have a low molecular mass and are therefore poorly immunogenic, thus presenting ...