Venom extraction requires direct contact with snakes whose bites are often fatal without treatment. Each movement must be deliberate, as defensive reactions can occur in fractions of a second. The ...

In a remote corner of India, the Irula tribe has preserved an extraordinary tradition. From a young age, children learn the dangerous yet crucial skill of extracting venom from some of the world’s ...

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 ...

Researchers collected and analyzed venom from 83 rattlesnakes across 11 uninhabited islands. These included the Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) from Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico ...

Imagine feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest, you can't breathe, there's a sense of impending doom and the pain is so intense you want to die. You've just been stung by a tiny Irukandji ...

Venom extraction from a rattlesnake. The snake is gently induced to bite a parafilm-covered collection cup, after which it is safely released at its original capture site. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

A venomous snake with three sharp fangs has been found in an unprecedented discovery in Australia. The death adder with a rare mutation was spotted during a venom milking programme at the Australian ...