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 ...

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 ...

Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a ...

How we make antivenom has not changed much over the past century. Typically, it involves immunizing horses or sheep with venom from single snake species and collecting the antibodies produced. While ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While only about 10 percent of the roughly 4,000 known snake species ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...