TED-Ed: Poison vs. venom: What's the difference? - Rose Eveleth

The video explains the difference between venom and poison, focusing on their delivery methods. Venom is injected, while poison is absorbed, ingested, or inhaled. Examples include venomous snakes and poisonous frogs. Some animals, like the Asian tiger snake, can be both. The video also highlights recent discoveries, such as the first venomous crustacean, and discusses how toxins are used in medicine. It concludes with safety tips for dealing with bites or poisonings.

What is the primary difference between venom and poison?

• Venom is always lethal, while poison is not.

• Venom is absorbed through the skin, while poison is injected.

• Venom is injected into the body, while poison is absorbed, ingested, or inhaled.

• Venom and poison are the same and used interchangeably.

Which of the following animals is both venomous and poisonous?

• Pufferfish

• Cone snail

• Asian tiger snake

• Brown recluse spider

What is the role of tetrodotoxin in pufferfish and blue-ringed octopus?

• It has no effect on either animal.

• It makes pufferfish venomous and octopus poisonous.

• It makes both animals poisonous.

• It makes pufferfish poisonous and octopus venomous.

Which toxin is used as a painkiller in modern medicine?

• Tetrodotoxin

• Cone snail poison

• Scorpion venom

• Snake venom

What should you do if bitten by a venomous animal?

• Panic and call for help.

• Try to capture the animal.

• Use a tourniquet on the wound.

• Stay calm and seek medical attention.