Geographer Cone Snail: World’s deadliest snail with beautiful shell and deadly venom can kill humans within hours

The Geographer Cone Snail, a beautiful but deadly ocean predator, uses a potent neurotoxic venom delivered via a harpoon-like tooth to paralyze prey instantly. While its sting can be fatal to humans, its complex venom is also a source of powerful, non-addictive painkillers, offering a remarkable link between nature’s dangers and medical breakthroughs.