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Only the male platypus has dangerous spurs. These spurs, located on the male platypus's ankles, are attached to a venom gland in the animal's thigh.
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Is it the male or female platypus that has poison claws?
The male platypus has a venomous spur, not "poisonous claw", on each of its hind legs. Young females also have the spur, but it is not venomous and they lose it by about the age of ten months.
Does the male platypus have poison?
Yes. The male platypus has a venomous (not "poisonous") spur on each of his hind ankles, though the females do not. The spur is attached to a gland containing venom which is strong to kill a dog. Only males have them. The female has a spur until it is twelve months old but it is not venomous.
How do you know if it is a female platypus or male platypus?
The male platypus has a venomous spur on his hind leg. He is also considerably larger than the female.
Which of these is poisonous the echidna or the platypus?
Neither one is "poisonous", but an adult male platypus has a venomous spur through which it can deliver a powerful and agonising venom.
Can a platypus kill a cat?
A male platypus could kill a cat. It would have enough venom in its spur to achieve this. A female platypus does not have a venomous spur.
How long is the male Platypus's spur?
The male platypus's spur is about 15 mm in length.
What does the platypus's stinger do?
The platypus does not have a stinger, but the male has a poisonous spur on its ankle. Used as defence, the spur can deliver enough venom to kill a small dog, or cause extreme agony for a person.
Does the female platypus have poison claws?
No. The female platypus is not dangerous in any way. The male platypus has a venomous spur, but young females lose their spur by the time they are twelve months old, and it is never venomous.
Do male platypuses have poisonous talons?
Not exactly. Male platypuses have a hollow spur behind their rear ankle which is attached to a venom gland in the platypus's thigh. This spur is not a talon or claw.
Why does a male platypus have a venomous spur on its leg?
Not enough research has been done into why or how the platypus uses its venomous spur. It is believed to be a defence mechanism, and possibly for use when the male is courting a female, and wishes to ward off another male.
Is the right foot of the platypus poison?
Platypuses do not have any "poisonous" parts, but adult males have venomous spurs on their ankles. These spurs are attached to a venom gland in either thigh of the platypus.
Are platypus harmful?
The male has a poisonous spur behinds it back left leg. However if you leave it alone it will leave you alone.
