# @science on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNoI4zLSQK_
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-21T18:30:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Science 🧬 (@science) — https://gondola.cc/science

## Caption

The terms "venom" and "poison" are often used to mean the same thing: a toxic chemical produced naturally by an animal. However, the key difference between them lies in their delivery.⁠
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Dr. Ronald Jenner, a venom evolution expert at the Museum, explains the similarities and differences between these two fascinating toxic substances.⁠
A fundamental difference between venom and poison is how the toxins enter the body of the victim. Ronald's rule for telling the difference is straightforward: "If you bite it and you die, it's poison, but if it bites you and you die, that's venom," he says.⁠
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The hallmark of venom is that it's introduced via a wound. It can be injected through several means, including teeth, a sting, spines, or claws.⁠
"Poison is different as there is no wound involved. It can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin, inhaled, or ingested," he said.⁠
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