The Killer in the Horn

Platicorn poison is one of the deadliest poisons known on Earth. There is no known cure, though it is a highly researched subject. It is incredibly fast acting, able to bring around death in seconds. It's made in a tiny gland called the Alveois gland at the base of the Platicorn's horn. It squirts out through a tiny channel called the Origus spur when needed. It goes into action when a message from the brain tells the Alveois gland to eject the poison. It then enters the victim's bloodstream where it quickly shuts of most bodily functions. It starts by cutting off blood flow to the limbs, and then proceeds to destroying nerves and brain tissue. Once the victim is dead, the venom flows out through the wound, so the Platicorn doesn't get the venom into its system when eating the prey. It is a highly corrosive substance, but it is fairly pain-free. The effects were first listed in 1871 by British biologist Henry F. Thompson (1816 - 1889) in his book "On the Effects of Venom".

Henry F. Thompson

Mr. Thompson was so ahead of his time not because he wrote down the effects, which had been done earlier, but because he had found the cause! He went to the microscopic level. He was able to prove that the poison caused an allergic reaction, that effected some victims worse than others. He also proved that there finding an antidote was possible, but it could cause another allergic reaction, even worse than the original.It is a very useful book, and is widely used by biologists to this day.
The venom of the Platicorn is very dangerous, with no known cure. Finding an antidote is an enigma for research doctor to this day. It is a true killer in a horn.

A Terrifying Experience

There is nothing more terrifying to see another person be attacked by a Platicorn. They just appear out of nowhere and ram into a person with their poisonous horn. For the unlucky victim, it's all over in seconds, but for a witness, it is a traumatic experience (if, of course, they don't get a heart attack)They often wonder, "Why that person, why not me." Biologist and Neurologist have been trying to figure this out for centuries. Is it just chance, or does the Platicorn plan the attack beforehand. 

Recently, however, biologists at Harvard University have found out that the Platicorn has very similar hunting habits to the Bald Eagles. This is quite credible, since the Platicorn is actually 10% eagle.

A Bald Eagle in Flight

Anyways, I was able to talk to a Brazilian rancher named Thiago Oliveira, who lost a brother Danny Olivera because of a Platicorn in front of his eyes. He said that he was talking to the brother one second, and the next the brother was with a Platicorn horn through his chest. He says he will never forget the sound the brother made. "A squelch," he said "almost like a dart hitting a dart board. His blood soaked everywhere. The trees, the grass, me..." Yes, Platicorn hunts are no clean things. Mr. Oliveira said that he pulled out his shotgun, and shot the Platicorn on the wing. The beast fell over, the brother still on its horn. He shot again, this time in the stomach. He had killed the animal, but the brother was still gone.
What I think the most interesting thing about Platicorn hunts is the strength of the animal. It is a very small animal, but it is able to take down enormous things by stabbing the prey. This is mostly because of the great wing and neck muscles the animal has. It is an extremely aerodynamic animal. It has great eyesight, and can spot a hare from a mile away. The Platicorn is a truly powerful animal, built to kill. Trying to stop it from killing is like trying to prevent a fish from swimming, or a bird from flying.