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salsataco
14th of November 2005 (Mon), 11:18
Yep. The shorttail shrew's saliva contains both neurotoxins and hemotoxins, acting to immobilize their prey. This one was shot feding on bird seed. Definately a tricky subject. Enjoy.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/salsataco/IMG_1724shrew.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/salsataco/IMG_1728_2shrew.jpg
Ballen Photo
14th of November 2005 (Mon), 12:30
Interesting shots and factoid Salsa. Thanks for sharing. :D
-Bruce
salsataco
14th of November 2005 (Mon), 19:49
Thanks Bruce. I dont think anyone has ever posted a shrew. I was looking for something different.
Ballen Photo
14th of November 2005 (Mon), 20:06
I dont think anyone has ever posted a shrew. I was looking for something different.This is the first I've seen, so its different to ME anyway. ;)
-Bruce
salsataco
15th of November 2005 (Tue), 14:12
I guess I better stick to posting birds or other charismatic megafauna.