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Venom

Strike from the branches.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

3 species

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Boomslang

Species principle: Canopy Venom

Strike from the branches.

Danger can hang lightly from branches before anyone sees the strike.

Boomslangs are arboreal snakes with large eyes and rear-fanged venom delivery. They hunt in trees and shrubs, feeding on birds, eggs, lizards, and other prey.

Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Gila Monster

Species principle: Slow Venom

Move slow, bite deep.

Slow does not mean harmless when the power is stored deep.

Gila Monsters are venomous lizards with bead-like scales, slow movement, fat storage in the tail, and venom delivered through a powerful chewing bite.

Mexican Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Mexican Beaded Lizard

Species principle: Beaded Slow Venom

Do not rush the bite.

Slow steps can still carry consequences no one should ignore.

Mexican Beaded Lizards are venomous lizards with bead-like scales, slow movement, and powerful bites used defensively and in feeding.

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