The Bite That Heals

It’s hard to see—but essential to avoid—a stonefish on a Pacific reef. If venom from its dorsal spines doesn’t kill you, the pain is so great that you may find yourself begging for the affected limb to be cut off.

NatGeo takes a look at the possible medical value of venoms. Read the feature article or check out the photo gallery.

  2:00 pm  |   February 12 2013   |  494 notes