He feeds spitting cobras, handles puff udders, and helps black mambas reproduce. He also cleans a cage that hosts two 20-inch pythons. His biggest interest is in the ones with the sting of death; the ...

As many as 137,000 people die from snakebites every year. Venom from snakes can cause internal bleeding, attack the nervous system, and even stop the heart. Making anti-venom is an expensive ...

Snake milking is frequently misunderstood, often perceived as a dangerous or cruel activity. In reality, it is a highly precise and carefully controlled scientific procedure. Trained herpetologists ...

Have you ever heard of a snake milker? This is a legitimate profession that remains largely unknown to the public. In this article, we explore the intricacies of what a snake milker does, the ...

Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While only about 10 percent of the roughly 4,000 known snake species ...

Victims of snakebites are flooding treatment centres across the country as the scorching heat forces the reptiles out of their holes into bushes, farms, roads and peoples homes in search of fresh air.