Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected into some animal by the bite of a venomous animal. Many kinds of animals, including mammals (e.g., the short tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda), reptiles (e.g., the Black mamba), spiders (e.g., Black widows), insects (e.g., wasps, honeybees and caterpillars), employ venom for hunting and for self defense. Most venoms are administered by breaking the skin of the victim, but some venoms are applied externally, especially to sensitive tissues such as those that surround the eyes.