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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.
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Watch daily video updates from "Venom in Vegas," a live event featuring "Wild Recon" host Donald Schultz and his deadly roommates: 100 snakes!
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Reptile expert Donald Schultz extracts deadly but potentially life-saving venom from some of the world's most venomous animals.
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Count down the Top 10 wildest moments from Wild Recon featuring animal adventurer and reptile expert Donald Schultz.
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Gaboon Viper VenomWith 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)
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The Amethystine PythonDonald Schultz comes across an Amethystine python, the largest snake in Australia. It can grow over 21 feet in length and is capable of swallowing wallabies and kangaroos.Wild Recon (02:56)
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African Forest Cobra VenomThe 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)
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Frilled Lizard on the AttackA frilled lizard escapes from Wild Recon host Donald Schultz's grasp and charges the cameraman!Wild Recon (01:59)
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Rinkhals Cobra Spits VenomA 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)
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Lionfish VenomThe 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)
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Sea Snake VenomSea 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)
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Death Adder VenomDeath 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)
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Lace Monitor VenomLace 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)
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Coastal Taipan VenomDonald 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)
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Puff Adder VenomOne 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)
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Russell's Viper VenomIn 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)
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