Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal.

The north and south-tailed shrew secrete venom from salivary glands within their three- to four-inch long bodies. Considered harmless to humans, the venom works by paralyzing prey for the animal. Bees ...

Beyond snakes and spiders, nature harbors venomous mammals, mollusks, and fish employing toxins for defense and predation.