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Yes, they can mean the same thing when people are speaking casually.
No! Venom is the general term referring to any variety of toxins used by certain types of animals that inject it into their victims by the means of a bite or a sting. Unlike poison, which is ingested or inhaled into the victim's tract, administration of venom is usually directed into the lymphatic system itself.
Those who are more careful with their terminology generally use "venomous" to mean something that injects a venom with its bite or sting, and "poisonous" to refer to things that are poisonous when ingested.
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What is the difference between poisonous and venomous snakes?
Reptiles have something called 'passive limbisossis'. That means that they develop natural immunity to their own venom an the venom of other snakes of the same species. Some snakes such as the California Kingsnake are even immune to other snake venom's, since venomous snakes are a part of their diet.
What frogs are poisonous to cats?
the same frogs that are poisonous to us.
What is the most venomous lizard in the world?
Actually, There Is Only 2 Venomous Lizards. The Gila Monster And The Beaded Lizard. They Both Have The Same Ammount Of Venom Because They Are The ONLY 2 Venomous Lizards. So, Both Really. P.S. Venom Is Where An Animal Bites You And Then Gives Paralysis And Others And Then You Are Dead, But Poison Whoever Is A Venom When You Touch The Animal, You Get Paralysis And Others And Then You Die. There Is No Poisonous Lizards And Snakes. Poison And Venom Could Be Quite Confusing To Tell. But The Actual Is Quite A Difference.
Are bullet ants the same thing as bulldog ants?
No, of course not. Bullet ants are the most poisonous ants in the world and the bull ants *not bulldog* are the most dangerous.
Does mating and breeding mean the same thing?
no not realy as far as i know
Is a stonefish more venomous then a box jellyfish?
The box jellyfish is the most venomous; the arrow frog the most poisonous. Poisonous and venomous are not the same thing.
Are there any similarities between poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes?
Bacically everything is the same apart from the fact that non-venomous snakes constricts their prey and venomous snakes bite and envenomating their prey, also venomous snakes have 2 large hollow fangs used for envenomating prey.
Is the frost in the freezer poisonous if eaten?
no.it is the same thing as dew
Is a red kneed terantula is poisonous?
Tarantulas and actually all spiders are not poisonous but venomous. most if not all spiders are venomous although the Mexican Red leg, or red knee (b.Smithi) venom is mild, it is about the same as a bee sting, you may swell a bit and the bite are will become very itchy. Most T's are not known for biting but a few are!
Is ivy and poison ivy the same thing?
Nope. Ivy isn't poisonous.
Is the average and the mean of a number the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
Do astound and astonish mean the same thing?
Yes, they mean the same thing.
Does buttressed mean the same thing as reinforced?
Yes, they can mean the same thing.
Do fear and scared mean the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
How does a non venomous snake drink?
The same way a venomous one does.
Are average and range the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Mean and average are the same thing.
Are shabby and different mean the same thing?
Shabby and different do not mean the same thing.
