Contrast Corner Episode 1: Poison vs Venom

Hey gang, you're watching the first episode of a new series called Contrast Corner. I'm hoping you'll find the format enjoyable as I intend to make more in the future.
Here is the paper which I cite several times in the video: webapps.fhsu.e...
Image Sources:
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Poison Dart Frog | Rainforest Alliance (rainforest-alliance.org)
The most venomous animals on Earth, ranked - CNET
The venomous animals on your plate | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)
Poisonous Animal - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
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Scientists learn secrets of spitting cobras (nbcnews.com)
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[@MaxToddUniverse]

Contrast Corner goes so hard dude

[@MaxToddUniverse]

Also, I appreciate the callout of the bizarre toxungenous dilophosaurus choice. Why is that the only dinosaur they made smaller?! So bizarre.

[@jeshuamathis9013]

😊the best kind of channel is calm and educational 😔 blessssss

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

I was very lucky when a Timber Rattlesnake bit me in the bicep, she didn't inject venom!

[@jesushernandez-gw2qj]

Thanks I always get these two mixed up 😅. Now I can finally use this terms correctly.

[@ruthchao6687]

Awesome! Thanks for educating us Orión

[@Ponytown00]

I love these topics but it's hard to come by such well-researched and thorough content!

[@hoze1235]

Good stuff bro 👍👍

[@Ponytown00]

Ha I actually explained the difference recently to someone totally incorrectly. Not sure where I got the belief that the difference between them was that venom worked to break down the flesh for consumption, where poison caused systemic damage like to the nervous system.
but yea venom can do that as well, which I learned more about from your dangerous spider video. I've watched quite a few dangerous animal videos and never grasped the breadth and variety of toxins and their effects in just spiders alone!

[@lewcrew]

I’d like to add another distinction between venom and poison that you didn’t cover. While I haven’t done extensive research on this, it’s an interesting point worth considering: venom isn’t inherently poisonous when ingested.
What do I mean by that? At first, it might sound absurd, but in theory (and I cannot stress this enough-DO NOT EVER TRY THIS), you could drink something like rattlesnake venom without experiencing life-threatening effects. This is because venom typically poses a threat only when it enters the bloodstream, not through the digestive system.
Of course, this assumes you have no ulcers, cuts, or other vulnerabilities in your mouth, esophagus, or stomach, as even a tiny laceration could lead to serious consequences. But in a healthy digestive tract, ingesting venom wouldn’t result in envenomation. Poison, on the other hand, can harm you regardless of how it’s introduced, including ingestion.
I thought this was a fascinating contrast to highlight, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!