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No. Adult male platypuses have venomous spurs on their ankles, which is different to being poisonous. Poison is ingested; venom is injected or administered by another simila â¦ r method. Apart from several species of shrews and the Cuban solenodon, platypuses are the only venomous mammals.
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.