At African Reptiles and Venom we maintain 500 venomous snakes to supply the snake venom for the production of the SAIMR polyvalent snake antivenom. Today I was extracting venom from 65 black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis). These mambas gave me 23 ml of fluid venom. This should dry to about 6 grams of venom. Here is a video of the venom extraction process. | African Reptiles and Venom

Top Herpetologist Reveals Secrets of Black Mamba Venom Extraction. Witness the extraction of potent snake venom from a black mamba. This dangerous process showcases how they're milking snakes to obtain this valuable resource. | Robert Wedderburn Productions

TIGER SNAKE VENOM - BY MARK PELLEY THE SNAKE HUNTER Tiger snake venom primarily causes venom induced consumption coagulopathy but also has neurotoxic effects and myotoxins. One single bite can kill many people so do NOT ever touch these snakes. In my next video Im going to discuss snake bite first aid. #snake #venom #venomous #snakehunter #toxic | The Snake Hunter

Snake venom can cause blood to solidify through the action of specific enzymes, primarily procoagulants. These enzymes activate clotting factors in the blood, triggering a rapid coagulation cascade that leads to the formation of fibrin clots. This can result in localized clotting or widespread intravascular coagulation, potentially leading to blockages in blood vessels. Some venoms, such as those from vipers, contain metalloproteases and thrombin-like enzymes that enhance clot formation, while o