About this episode

Daniel and Kelly discuss the effects of snake venom on octopuses with expert Dr. Matt Giorgianni.

If a rattlesake bit an octopus, would its venom have any effect? Daniel and Kelly bring venom expert Dr. Matt Giorgianni on to the show to answer this listener question, and to talk about the evolution of snake venom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel, Kelly

Guest: Dr. Matt Giorgianni

Topics covered

• venom
• snake evolution
• octopus
• rattlesnake
• animal biology

Keywords

• snake venom
• octopus
• rattlesnake bite
• evolution
• animal physiology

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