Snake milking is frequently misunderstood, often perceived as a dangerous or cruel activity. In reality, it is a highly precise and carefully controlled scientific procedure. Trained herpetologists ...

As many as 137,000 people die from snakebites every year. Venom from snakes can cause internal bleeding, attack the nervous system, and even stop the heart. Making anti-venom is an expensive ...

Have you ever heard of a snake milker? This is a legitimate profession that remains largely unknown to the public. In this article, we explore the intricacies of what a snake milker does, the ...

In deserts, jungles and swamps around the world, snakes are waging a biochemical war against their prey. When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is ...

TL;DR: Tim Friede's self-immunization against venomous snakes led to the discovery of potent antibodies enabling a new universal antivenom effective against 13 snake species. This breakthrough aims to ...

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“Guys, watch my back, please,” Dr. Rodrigo Souza calls out. “I’m breaking the golden rule never to get cornered.” Souza, 57, can tell the 12-foot bushmaster’s mood just by looking at it. “The tongue ...

Researchers have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms. Every five minutes, 50 people are ...

Scientists have uncovered a startling split in the venom of Australia’s Eastern Brown Snake. In the south, bites cause rock-solid blood clots, while in the north, they trigger flimsy clots that ...