Talk:Platypus venom

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How are they vemonus?
Q.Where are the claws or teeth with the vemonus power? A.there are no calws Q.what will it do to you if it bit you? A. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.15.239.103 (talk) 10:36, 17 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Both of these questions can be answered directly, or inferred, from the article; this is a discussion page, not a Q&A. Howevver, for your reference: The venom is delivered through a spur on the male platypus' hind foot. If it bit you it would probably leave small teeth marks, as a platypus' dentition is not particularly vicious or sharp, but it would not envenom you. 76.232.78.183 (talk) 00:00, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

Literary mention
Platypus poisoning plays a part in Nutmeg of Consolation, by Patrick O'Brian — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.187.223.153 (talk) 18:02, 30 April 2013 (UTC)


 * Also featured in https://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=155, “Sequential Art” webcomic by Phillip Jackson. 2600:1700:2C90:A9E0:8CA6:6D7D:B9C1:18ED (talk) 12:19, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

How painful is envenomation?
Not being au fait with editing wikipedia, I was hoping someone else could help with adding this information

I found a link to a book called "Platypus" which describes the pain of envenomation by a platypus spur. (http://books.google.com.au/books?id=xIUaGpG6CIIC&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=keith+payne+platypus&source=bl&ots=5_472eJUup&sig=NvJjKdfNwkFDLmqKsgcpN3dh8og&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Z0GyUv6HEcyViAe6sYDYBw&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=keith%20payne%20platypus&f=false)

In 1991, Keith Payne, a former member of the Australian Army and recipient of the Victoria Cross (Australia's highest award for valour) was struck on the hand by a platypus spur, while trying to rescue the stranded animal. He described the pain as worse than being struck by shrapnel. One month later he was still experiencing pain in that hand. In 2006, Payne reported discomfort and stiffness when carrying out some physical activities, such as using a hammer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.4.237.211 (talk) 00:55, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

Production of Venom
I find the phrase "that deliver venom during mating season" not descriptive enough. To improve clarity, I plan on adding that "the venom gland in males is only seasonally active to breeding season, supporting the theory that the use of venom is for competition of mates only, not protection. While the spur remains out of breeding season, the platypus's venom gland lacks secretion."

Flint.39 (talk) 16:10, 1 October 2014 (UTC)Dillon Flint (October 1, 2014)

Misleading
The caption of the picture is misleading. The Platypus base article clearly states, with many citations, that both males and females possess the spurs, but only the males produce venom. It could be semantically argued that "The venom-delivering spur is found only on the male's hind limbs." also conveys that message, but it doesn't naturally read that way. Edit; The article itself also contradicts the main Platypus article. It says that the females lose their spurs after birth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.253.113.183 (talk) 23:36, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

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The first successful "Platypus Milking"
I feel this may be relevant and should be added. http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2017/12/platypus-milked-for-venom-for-the-first-time — Preceding unsigned comment added by Trick on (talk • contribs) 02:20, 12 January 2018 (UTC)