Multiple choice general knowledge

The venom of a female black widow spider is more potent than that of a rattlesnake.

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The venom of a black widow spider is neurotoxic and significantly more potent gram-for-gram than that of many rattlesnake species. However, due to the tiny amount injected during a bite, rattlesnake bites generally deliver a much larger total volume of venom.