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The African forest cobra contains neurotoxins that could help treat Alzheimer's disease. After catching this forest cobra in a friend's attic, Donald takes it outside to extract its venom.
African Forest Cobra Venom The African forest cobra contains neurotoxins that could help treat Alzheimer's disease. After catching this forest cobra in a friend's attic, Donald takes it outside to extract its venom. Wild Recon 02:14 January 27, 2010 23633 -
Not much is known about Bengal monitor venom, but we do know that it expands human aortas. Donald Schultz takes a sample that could one day lead to high blood pressure medications.
Bengal Monitor Venom Not much is known about Bengal monitor venom, but we do know that it expands human aortas. Donald Schultz takes a sample that could one day lead to high blood pressure medications. Wild Recon 01:59 January 25, 2010 5486 -
Donald Schultz collects venom from a coastal taipan, the world's third most venomous snake. The taipan's venom could be used to prevent excessive bleeding during surgergy.
Coastal Taipan Venom Donald Schultz collects venom from a coastal taipan, the world's third most venomous snake. The taipan's venom could be used to prevent excessive bleeding during surgergy. Wild Recon 01:56 April 20, 2010 9095 -
The common krait is one of the most venomous snakes in all of India and Sri Lanka. If Donald Schultz can get a sample of its venom, an anti-venom could be created that could many lives.
Common Krait Venom The common krait is one of the most venomous snakes in all of India and Sri Lanka. If Donald Schultz can get a sample of its venom, an anti-venom could be created that could many lives. Wild Recon 02:10 January 25, 2010 8382 -
Death adder venom could be the key to unlocking neurological disorders like Parkinson's Disease. Donald Schultz finds a death adder but he must be careful as its poison could kill him in minutes!
Death Adder Venom Death adder venom could be the key to unlocking neurological disorders like Parkinson's Disease. Donald Schultz finds a death adder but he must be careful as its poison could kill him in minutes! Wild Recon 02:00 December 29, 2009 19456 -
With only 500 Gaboon vipers left in South Africa, taking a sample now is critical if researchers are ever to find out if its venom could be used to help further development of pain medication.
Gaboon Viper Venom With only 500 Gaboon vipers left in South Africa, taking a sample now is critical if researchers are ever to find out if its venom could be used to help further development of pain medication. Wild Recon 02:40 January 27, 2010 42042 -
Lace monitor venom may one day be used to make blood thinners or blood pressure medication. Here, Donald catches a lace monitor as it is attempting to climb a tree!
Lace Monitor Venom Lace monitor venom may one day be used to make blood thinners or blood pressure medication. Here, Donald catches a lace monitor as it is attempting to climb a tree! Wild Recon 02:39 December 29, 2009 18259 -
The lionfish was mistakenly introduced to Belize and is wreaking havoc on the local ecosystem. Donald Schultz captures one and takes a venom sample from its deadly spines.
Lionfish Venom The lionfish was mistakenly introduced to Belize and is wreaking havoc on the local ecosystem. Donald Schultz captures one and takes a venom sample from its deadly spines. Wild Recon 02:43 January 27, 2010 11580 -
One of the fastest striking snakes in the world, the puff ddder kills 300 people every year. Researchers believe that its venom could be used in chemotherapy as a way to kill cancer cells.
Puff Adder Venom One of the fastest striking snakes in the world, the puff ddder kills 300 people every year. Researchers believe that its venom could be used in chemotherapy as a way to kill cancer cells. Wild Recon 02:35 January 27, 2010 15125 -
A Rinkhals cobra spits venom at Donald Schultz, targeting Donald's eyes and face. Some of the toxic venom even ends up in Donald's mouth!
Rinkhals Cobra Spits Venom A Rinkhals cobra spits venom at Donald Schultz, targeting Donald's eyes and face. Some of the toxic venom even ends up in Donald's mouth! Wild Recon 02:00 January 27, 2010 17437 -
In Sri Lanka, the Russell's viper is responsible for thousands of deaths each year. If Donald Schultz can harness its venom, it may lead to the first Sri Lankan anti-venom - and countless lives saved.
Russell's Viper Venom In Sri Lanka, the Russell's viper is responsible for thousands of deaths each year. If Donald Schultz can harness its venom, it may lead to the first Sri Lankan anti-venom - and countless lives saved. Wild Recon 02:15 January 25, 2010 9395 -
Sea snake venom may one day be used to ease the pain of arthritis and cancer, so Donald Schultz is out at night to try to catch one from a moving boat!
Sea Snake Venom Sea snake venom may one day be used to ease the pain of arthritis and cancer, so Donald Schultz is out at night to try to catch one from a moving boat! Wild Recon 01:58 December 29, 2009 20122 -
The stonefish is the most venomous fish in the world. Donald Schultz is on a mission to extract its venom, which could be used to make critical antivenom.
Stonefish Venom The stonefish is the most venomous fish in the world. Donald Schultz is on a mission to extract its venom, which could be used to make critical antivenom. Wild Recon 02:24 April 20, 2010 10137 -
As the sun sets, a giant water monitor appears in the Sri Lankan wilderness. Donald Schultz harnesses this massive lizard's venom in a deleted scene from "Wild Recon."
Water Monitor Venom As the sun sets, a giant water monitor appears in the Sri Lankan wilderness. Donald Schultz harnesses this massive lizard's venom in a deleted scene from "Wild Recon." Wild Recon 04:14 January 25, 2010 4490
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- Top Animal Venoms
- Reptile expert Donald Schultz extracts deadly but potentially life-saving venom from some of the world's most venomous animals.
- List Added: May 19, 2010
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- The African forest cobra contains neurotoxins that could help treat Alzheimer's disease. After catching this forest cobra in a friend's attic, Donald takes it outside to extract its venom.
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