The Western Hemisphere is not only the origin of corn, potatoes, and tomatoes, but also squash and pumpkins. Carrots, probably purple at first, were from Afghanistan. Beans are thought to have been found in both the Western Hemisphere and the Mid-East. Onions have been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years.
The ring neck snake is mildly venomous, but don't worry, it uses the venom to kill frogs, worms, pill bugs, and lizards. The venom though is to mild and delivered in too low a dose to harm a human. Ringneck snakes secrete a foul smelling odor when frightened.
The Inland Taipan is the most poisonous snake on land, and arguably the most poisonous animal in the world. Keep your distance. 4. Blue-Ringed Octopus. If you enjoy swimming in the Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Australia & Japan beware of the Blue-ringed Octopus, considered to be one of the world's most toxic animals.