evidence: Venoms come from reptiles such as snakes, fishes, amphibians, insects and spiders, starfish and sea urchins, sea anemones, jellyfish and corals. Venoms are secreted in venom glands and delivered through spurs, stingers, fangs or spines. Their purpose includes killing and digesting prey, or self-defense. Snake venoms have been used in traditional medicine for many thousands of years. Thousands of years ago, animal venoms were the basis of preparations meant to treat smallpox and leprosy and heal wounds. In the first century AD, theriac was developed, a mixture containing snake venom, that continued to be used until the 18th century. [...] Drugs from Snake Venom