Marine cone snails use venom to paralyze their prey – but scientists are researching how the powerful peptides found in their venom can be utilized for medicinal purposes. | NOVA l PBS

Live cone shells can be deadly 😳 Save and read below ⬇️ . Always be sure to pick up cone shells from the top of the shell slowly if you're unsure if they're alive. . Wear gloves if you have them and if you do realize they are alive, put them back where you found them immediately. . The cone shells in Florida are not deadly, however their sting can be extremely painful, so don't take a chance. Some cone shells in the Pacific can be fatal in a matter of minutes so it's important to know this. . I