Sep 6, 2023, 06:13 PM IST

10 Terrifying creatures armed with venomous tails

Mahipal Chouhan

Stingray: Stingrays have a barbed stinger on their tail that can deliver a painful and venomous wound when stepped on or threatened.

Stonefish: These bottom-dwelling fish have sharp dorsal spines with venom that can be injected when stepped on.

Bullet Ant: The bullet ant, found in South America, is known for having one of the most painful insect stings in the world. It is named "bullet ant" because the sting is said to feel like being shot.

Scorpion: Scorpions are well-known for their venomous stingers, which they use to immobilize and subdue their prey.

Box Jellyfish: This marine creature has long, tentacle-like structures trailing behind it, which are lined with stinging cells that deliver a powerful venom.

Paper Wasp: Paper wasps have a venomous sting that they use primarily for defense. Their stinger is not barbed, so they can sting multiple times.

Platypus: Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs, which they can use to deliver a painful toxin to potential threats.

Honeybee: Female honeybees have a stinger that is equipped with venom. When a honeybee stings, it can release its venom into the target, which can cause pain and allergic reactions in some individuals.

Tarantula Hawk: Tarantula hawks are large, colorful wasps known for hunting tarantulas. Their sting is considered one of the most painful insect stings, and they use it to paralyze their prey.

Yellowjacket: Yellowjackets are a type of wasp known for their painful stings. They possess a venomous stinger that can be used repeatedly for defense.