Common venomous snakes include the families Elapidae, Viperidae, Atractaspididae, and some of the Colubridae.

Most snakebites, whether by a venomous snake or not, will have some type of local effect.

The three types of venomous snakes that cause the majority of major clinical problems are vipers, kraits, and cobras.

Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected into some animal by the bite (or sting) of a venomous animal.

The states of Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee have passed laws against the use of venomous snakes and or other reptiles that endangers the lives of others, or without a permit.

The army forced Wilhelm into exile in the Netherlands, where, until his death in 1941, he spread venomous poison where he could the Jews and socialists were to blame he alone was right.

And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

Political divisions have widened between the rich and poor, among ethnic groups (non Hispanic whites versus African Americans and Hispanics), across religious affiliations, between native born and immigrants, and along other social fault lines. American politics has become venomous as the belief has grown, especially on the vocal far right, that government policy is a zero sum struggle between different social groups and politics.