what is a venom
A Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answered. Venom is a poisonous fluid secretion of certain animals; venom is useful to the animal for capturing food or killing enemies. Venom can be injected into a victim's bloodstream during an animal bite or insect sting. If someone is bitten by a poisonous animal, be sure to keep that person as calm as possible.