Some mammals have venom in their saliva that will paralyze its prey when bitten. The only venomous mammal that resides in Missouri is the Northern Short-tailed Shrew. For that matter, it is the only venomous mammal in all of North America.
Other venomous mammals include the Eurasian Water Shrew, Southern Short-tailed Shrew, the European Mole and the male Platypus. The Platypus is unique because only males have venomous spurs located on their hind legs. The Platypus is also an egg laying mammal.
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Doesn't the Komodo Dragon also have venomous saliva?
A Komodo Dragon does have venom, but it is a lizard, not a mammal.
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