The Venomous Hispaniolan Solenodon (IMAGE) GigaScience Caption Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) is one of the only extant venomous mammals. Its species separated from other insectivores at the time of the dinosaurs. Credit Eladio Fernandez, Caribbean Nature Photography. Usage Restrictions Include Credit: Eladio Fernandez, Caribbean Nature Photography License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.