The poison of snakes and spiders (5)

I believe the answer is:

venom

(Other definitions for venom that I've seen before include "Snake poison" , "Poisonous liquid of snakes" , "Virulent feeling" , "ill will" , "Poison; malice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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