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The Man Who Let Deadly Snakes Bite Him for 20 Years—And the Universal Antivenom Hiding in His Blood | The Man Who Let Deadly Snakes Bite Him for 20 Years—And the Universal Antivenom Hiding in His Blood

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The Man Who Let Deadly Snakes Bite Him for 20 Years—And the Universal Antivenom Hiding in His Blood

Tim Friede's unusual and dangerous dedication to science has led to a breakthrough in antivenom research. By intentionally exposing himself to the bites of numerous venomous snakes over two decades, Friede has developed a unique immune resp...

Apr 05, 2026 01:32 Tim Friede: I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose

The Man Who Let Deadly Snakes Bite Him for 20 Years—And the Universal Antivenom Hiding in His Blood

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