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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoA platypus foot is not poisonous.
The adult male platypus has a venomous spur on each of its ankles. Each spur is attached to a venom gland in the animal's thigh.
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Can you cut off poison gland on a platypus?
No. The platypus's venom gland is located within the male platypus's thigh.
What type of feet does a platypus have?
The platypus has sharp claws on its feet. The feet have a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows
What kills with poison claws?
The duck-billed platypus.
Where is the echidna's poison?
Although the male echidna has a spur, like the platypus, there is no evidence that it has any poison.
How powerful is echidna poison?
The echidna does not have poison. Although it does have spurs on its hind legs (like the platypus) it is not poisonous.
Can you take out the poison of a male platypus?
The only way the venom of a male platypus could be removed would be for the entire venom gland to be removed.
What does the male platypus have on its hind legs that the female doesn't?
Poison claws/spurs.
What does platypus mean in Latin?
The scientific name (sometimes also called the Latin name) of the platypus is ornithorhynchus anatinus.
What do platypus spurs look like?
The photograph at the related link below shows a male platypus's spur on its hind foot.
How furry is a platypus?
The platypus is completely covered, from head to foot, with thick, velvety, waterproof fur. Its legs are also furry.
What special features does the male platypus have to protect itself from predators?
The male platypus has a poison spur in its hind legs which can kill small animals, and injure ones larger than itself.
How is the echidna poison used?
The echidna has no poison (or venom) in its spines or anywhere else. Like a platypus, the male echidna has a spur on its hind leg, but this is not believed to hold any venom.
