| spider venoms | Venoms of arthropods of the order araneida of the arachnida. The venoms usually contain several protein fractions, including enzymes, haemolytic, neurolytic, and other toxins. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| elapid venoms | Venoms from snakes of the family elapidae, including cobras, kraits, mambas, coral, tiger, and Australian snakes. The venoms contain polypeptide toxins of various kinds, cytolytic, haemolytic, and neurotoxic factors, but fewer enzymes than viper or crotalid venoms. Many of the toxins have been characterised. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fish venoms | Venoms produced by fishes, including sharks and sting rays, usually delivered by spines. They contain various substances, including very labile toxins that affect the heart specifically and all muscles generally. (12 Dec 1998) |