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THE SCIENCE OF VENOM

"Venom has the potential to kill in hours and even minutes, but venom has the hidden potential to save lives. We need to take certain risks to see what secrets they are hiding." ~ Donald Schultz, reptile expert and host of WILD RECON.

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INDIAN COBRA VENOM
Indian cobra venom contains neurotoxins that cause paralysis and respiratory failure, leading to death in under an hour.

LACE MONITOR VENOM
In 2006, it was discovered that lace monitors have venom, a finding that stunned the scientific community.

GABOON VIPER VENOM
This extremely thick snake's venom causes blood vessels to spill their contents into the surrounding tissues.

DEATH ADDER VENOM
A mere 10 mg of death adder venom is enough to kill a human. Find out how.

SEA SNAKE VENOM
Three of the five world's most venomous snakes are sea snakes. Find out if you should be concerned.
INDIAN COBRA VENOM: CANCER KILLER?
Indian cobra venom is a proven cure for chronic pain, but can it also cure cancer and multiple sclerosis?

LACE MONITOR VENOM: LIFE-SAVER?
Could lace monitor venom save your life? Top scientists like Bryan Fry are searching for cures within the toxins.

GABOON VIPER VENOM: BLOOD CURE?
Scientists are searching for life in one of the world's deadliest venoms, which may one day treat blood and circulatory disorders.

DEATH ADDER VENOM: ANTICOAGULANT?
Cardiac researchers are looking at death adder venom to see if it could prevent fatal blood clots from forming.

SEA SNAKE VENOM: ANESTHETIC?
One possible use of the sea snake neurotoxic venom is to anesthetize patients during surgery.