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<h1 class="titulo titulo--articulo">Is Platypus Venom Deadly?</h1>
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<p>The <strong>platypus</strong> (<em>Ornithorhyncus anatinus</em>) is a
semi-aquatic mammal native to Australia and Tasmania, and it is known for
its odd physiology. It has a beak similar to that of a <a
href="https://www.animalwised.com/ducks-as-pets-guidelines-and-general-
tips-701.html">duck</a>, a tail similar to that of a beaver and legs like
those of an otter. It is <strong>one of the few venomous mammals in the
world</strong>.</p><p>The male of this species has a <strong>spur on its
hind legs</strong> that releases a venom which can cause intense pain. In
addition to the platypus, other mammal species that also have the ability
to produce and inject venom include shrews, water shrews and
solenodons.</p><p>In this AnimalWised article we will share information
about the venom produced by <a href="https://www.animalwised.com/10-facts-
about-the-platypus-1367.html">platypuses</a>, to try and answer the
question "<strong>is platypus venom deadly?</strong>", or if it actually
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<li><a href="#anchor_0">How does the platypus produce venom?</a>
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How does the platypus produce venom?
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<p>Both males and females have spurs on their ankles, however <strong>it is
only the male who produces venom</strong>. This is made up of proteins
similar to defensins, of which three are unique to this animal. Defensins
are produced in the animal's immune system.</p><p>The venom is produced in
the male's crural glands. These are kidney-shaped and are connected to the
spur. Female platypuses are born with rudimentary spurs that do not
develop, dropping off before they reach one year old. It seems that the
information that produces venom is found in chromosomes, which is why only
males produce it.</p><p>The production of venom increases in males during
mating season. In the picture you can see the calcaneus spur, that the
platypus uses to inject its venom.</p>
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The effects of venom on humans
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<p>The venom of platypuses has a different function to that of non-
mammalian species; it is less lethal but <strong>strong enough to weaken
the enemy</strong>. The platypus injects between 2 and 4 ml of its venom in
one dose. The venom of a platypus<strong> can kill small animals</strong>,
even dogs.</p><p><strong>Although it isn't lethal for humans, it can cause
intense pain</strong>. A sting produces a swelling around the wound which
extends up the affected limb. The pain is so strong that it cannot be
relieved with morphine. In addition, a simple cough can increase the
intensity of pain. After a few hours it can even extend to other areas of
the body besides the affected limb.</p><p>After the period of intense pain,
it develops into a <strong>hyperalgesia</strong>, that is, increased pain
sensitivity, which can last for days or even months. <strong>Muscular
atrophy</strong> has also been documented for similar periods of time. In
<a href="https://www.animalwised.com/the-most-dangerous-animals-in-
australia-1154.html">Australia </a> there have been a few cases of platypus
stings.</p>
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Is platypus venom deadly?
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<p>In short, we can say that <strong>platypus venom is and isn't fatal.
</strong>Why? Because it is lethal for small animals, causing the death of
the victim. The venom is so strong that it can even kill a dog in the right
conditions.</p><p>If we're talking about the damage that the venom does to
a human, we can say that it is <strong>very harmful and painful</strong> to
the point of being comparable to a firearm wound. However, it is not strong
enough to kill a human being.</p><p>In any case, you should take into
account that animal attacks like those from a platypus occur because the
animal <strong>feels threatened or is being defensive</strong>. And as a
tip, the right way to hold a platypus and avoid being stung is to hold the
base of its tail, so it is upside down.</p>
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