venom

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Chelicerates rely on grasping appendages, often associated with venom delivery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“The general recommendation is to avoid the use of tourniquets, to avoid trying to extract the venom, to communicate with anyone nearby and know that responders are on the way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

According to the UC Davis Health Center, you should not apply ice or a tourniquet, or attempt to suck out the venom or use a device to cut the affected area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

We are always more afraid of something if it sounds like an artificial concoction rather than a natural product, even though asp venom and great white sharks are perfectly natural.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Ron gave no sign that he was aware of Percy, apart from stabbing pieces of kipper with unwonted venom.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling