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Only adult male platypuses are venomous. Male platypuses have a venomous spur on each of their hind legs, through which they can deliver a venom strong enough to kill a small â¦ dog, and to cause almost paralysing agony to an adult human.latypuses are not poisonous at all, but adult males have venomous spurs on their ankles. Female platypuses do not have venom, but they are born with spurs.
But figuring out whatâs in platypus venom is more than just biology navel-gazing. For one thing, we donât have an antivenom for platypus venomâsomething that the occasional platypus victim would certainly appreciate. And for another, by studying painful platypus venom, scientists could figure out how it overcomes morphine, which could help them design better painkillers. So unless youâre a brave scientist trying to get some venom to figure out a better painkiller, you shouldnât pet the platypus.