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[–] Lurky-McLurksalot 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I didn't know they produced venom. I thought they just collected some nasty bacteria on the stinger thing.

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[–] Alias_Unknown 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

You made me second guess myself so I looked it up http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platypus_venom.

It seems that they're only venomous during mating season. And they can't kill larger animals or humans. It just hurts like all hell.

Thank you for helping me refine my platypus facts. I have a bunch more but I can't remember them right now. They're great for breaking awkward silences.