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Kevin Arbuckle, who’s head of the Macroevolution and Ecology of Toxic Animals Lab (METALab) at Swansea University, will tell us about many of those diverse species - essentially talking about venom across the tree of life.

The talk, organised by the Swansea group of the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, will take place at St Hilary’s Church Community Hall, Killay, Swansea at 7.30pm on Tuesday October 20th.

“The talk will survey the diversity of chemical weaponry from poisons and venoms to altogether more unusual strategies,” says Kevin.

He’ll also tell what the these dangerous substances are used for and look at the evolutionary implications.

In the course of his research, Kevin has got up close and personal with some of the most venomous creatures in the world - including a forest cobra standing proud as it reared up with a spread hood to face a threat.

Among others, he’ll be talking about scorpions, snakes, spiders and giant centipedes which deliver venomous pinches with their pair of front legs!

Even the coral that makes tropical reefs so beautiful carries its own stinging cells very similar to those of jellyfish, which it uses to catch food and repel predators.

The talk is suitable for all including families with youngsters over the age of 10. Children need to be accompanied by adults. No dogs except assistance dogs.

We ask for a donation of minimum £2 per adult towards our Trust group costs. We’ll be serving tea, coffee and cold drinks with biscuits from 7.15 to 7.30pm when the talk starts.