Forum:Venom Swamp/Stardust Dragon

Situation: Stardust Dragon is face-up on the field with 4 Venom Counters, while Venom Swamp is active. The End Phase occurs, and Venom Swamp places a 5th counter on Stardust, reducing it to 0 attack. This destroys Stardust Dragon by Venom Swamp's second effect.

Question: Can Stardust's effect be activated to prevent it's destruction, and can it or can it not be special summoned in the same End Phase?