English Translation
Some snakes are poisonous.
Venomous, not poisonous. Although interestingly, it looks like “giftig” can be used for either of those meanings in German: dict.cc | giftig | English Dictionary
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You are right, we don’t have different words for that and are mostly not even aware that there is a difference.
Maybe other countries simply have more need for these nuances.
As an Australian once told me:
“If you eat it, it’s poisonous. If you are eaten, it’s venomous.” 
I am aware that this is not the actual definition, but as a description of Australian wildlife it is worth remembering.
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