eli5: Why do some tiny animals contain enough venom to kill thousands of humans, isn’t that just overkill?

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eli5: Why do some tiny animals contain enough venom to kill thousands of humans, isn’t that just overkill?

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A lot of the most venomous creatures are those in harsh environments like the desert or ocean where the prey are few and far between. You need to ensure that when you DO see prey you kill it on the spot.

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