Meet the Man Bitten by Snakes 200 Times to Develop New Antivenom
Tim Friede has subjected himself to 200 intentional snakebites to build an immunity that could lead to a universal antivenom, helping combat rising snakebite deaths linked to the climate crisis.
Tim Friede is on a mission to save lives by developing a universal antivenom for snakebites. In his nearly 20-year quest, the 58-year-old man has allowed some of the world's most lethal snakes to bite him over 200 times, intentionally exposing himself to their venom to build up an immunity.
Snakebites are an increasingly dangerous threat as the climate crisis forces more people into contact with venomous reptiles. Friede hopes his unusual approach can help combat these rising numbers and prevent further snakebite deaths. By subjecting his own
Source: The Guardian
