Snakes
Tim Friede exposes himself to venomous snakebites
The Wisconsin mechanic has been bitten at least 200 times. Credit Tim Friede (YouTube: timfriede578)
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Bitten 200 times by venomous snakes, this mechanic didn’t die. Here’s why
Tim Friede has survived the deadly venom of taipans, black mambas, vipers and cobras. Scientists have used his blood to craft a potential broad-spectrum antivenom.
- Angus Dalton
‘Snake after snake kept coming’: 100 red-bellied black snakes removed from Sydney backyard
A homeowner called a local snake catcher to capture what he thought was a couple of snakes. What they found instead was “like winning the snake lottery”.
- Jessica McSweeney
How do you care for a tiny predator that could kill 100 men?
Elvis and Priscilla’s babies are hatching, but don’t be fooled by their size: these babies are among the deadliest creatures on the planet.
- Bianca Hall
Snake scare on Monash: Driver survives tiger snake slithering up leg
A woman found an unwelcome companion in her vehicle as she drove at 80km/h.
- Roy Ward
Australian flight delayed as snake discovered
A flight leaving Broome for Perth was delayed as a unwanted passenger was caught and removed.
Teen praised for quick action after Perth woman bitten by tiger snake
A Perth woman has been rushed to hospital after being bitten by a tiger snake in her backyard, with paramedics praising her teenage niece for her life-saving action.
- Sarah Smith
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