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Wild Recon: 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.
Added: Apr 20, 2010
Views: 9095 Views
Runtime: 01:56
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