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.
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Wild Recon: 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.
Added: Jan 27, 2010
Views: 13959 Views
Runtime: 02:35
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