Electric blue octopuses use potent venom to get females to mate — and not eat them
Now, researchers studying the octopuses have learned that not only do male blue-lined octopuses use their venom against enemies, but also against members of their own species — cannibalistic females.
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These Male Octopuses Use Venom to Subdue Female Mates—and Avoid Being Eaten After Sex
Blue-lined octopuses are tiny, measuring just six inches across, but their venom packs a serious punch. Their salivary glands are full of symbiotic bacteria, which pump out a deadly poison called ...
King Cobra vs Blue Coral Snake: Who wins?
The mighty King Cobra, infamous for its deadly venom, confronts the elusive Coral Snake, recognized by its striking colors and agile nature.