Carnivorous, cone shells emit poisons that kill their prey. Large cone shells are as lethal as poisonous snakes. Those stung by them will feel a burning sensation and numbness, and in extreme cases impairment of heart function can even lead to death.
肉食性的芋螺可以從口中射出毒液殺死獵物，大型芋螺毒性凶猛有如毒蛇，被刺傷者會產生灼燒麻木感，甚至心臟麻痺而死亡。