Do shrews live in Michigan and is their bite poison?

Yes, shrews do live in Michigan, where several species can be found. While shrew bites are not venomous in the way that some other animals are, certain species, like the Eurasian water shrew, possess saliva that contains toxins that can subdue their prey. However, these toxins are not harmful to humans and are not considered poisonous. Overall, shrews are generally harmless to people.