reptileKev81
Well-Known Member
Just wondering, did anyone catch the documentary "Snake Underground" on National Geographic? I've never gotten into vens (yet) but found the show quite interesting.
I couldn't believe the fella who intentionally injects himself regularly with snake venom!
He uses venom from the black mamba, cobra, and rattlesnake on a monthly basis! I couldn't believe it!
Apparently, the first 6 times he injected the mamba venom he went into anaphylactic(spelling?) shock. He has been slowly increasing the dosage, and is building up the antibodies in his system. You see him inject a lethal dose of mamba venom, and all he gets is increased heartrate, some sweating, and swelling around the bite/injection site for a couple days.
I thought he was a nut! Still interesting to watch though.
And I thought the yellow Eyelash Viper was a beautiful animal.
I just wanted to see if other users saw it, and what their thoughts were.
If anyone here has usenet access and wants to see it, I can point them in the right direction, just send me a PM.
Cheers
Kev
I couldn't believe the fella who intentionally injects himself regularly with snake venom!
He uses venom from the black mamba, cobra, and rattlesnake on a monthly basis! I couldn't believe it!
Apparently, the first 6 times he injected the mamba venom he went into anaphylactic(spelling?) shock. He has been slowly increasing the dosage, and is building up the antibodies in his system. You see him inject a lethal dose of mamba venom, and all he gets is increased heartrate, some sweating, and swelling around the bite/injection site for a couple days.
I thought he was a nut! Still interesting to watch though.
And I thought the yellow Eyelash Viper was a beautiful animal.
I just wanted to see if other users saw it, and what their thoughts were.
If anyone here has usenet access and wants to see it, I can point them in the right direction, just send me a PM.
Cheers
Kev
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