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This Influencer Accidentally Unleashed a Venomous Cobra on His Neighbors
It took two days for Animal Control officers to capture a spitting cobra that allegedly belongs to TikToker Christopher Gifford.
Dodging Death With China's Snake Catchers
There are so many deadly snakes on the loose in Guangzhou that the city has its own "snake season."
Good Snake Wine Should Taste Like a Meal in a Shot Glass
Drinking homemade snake wine can be lethal, so I sought out some professionals who know what they’re doing. The Cheung family's version—with added geckos—was sweet and salty, with just a touch of amphibious flavor.
Hong Kong's Snake Soup Heats Your Blood
At Hong Kong's Se Wong Heep, every drawer is labelled with two crimson Chinese characters: “poisonous snakes.” A bowl of its thick, slow-cooked snake soup is the perfect to counter the yin effects of a cold winter.
Venom Superman Responds to YouTube Comments
Last week we premiered a documentary about Steve Ludwin, a nutty guy who injects himself with snake venom as a means to becoming immortal. It was a YouTube hit, and received thousands of comments, such as "This guy is pretty cool" and "You look like...
Venom Superman
For the past 20 years Steve Ludwin has been sticking deadly snake venom in a syringe and mainlining it. He claims that snake juice is the ultimate pick-me-up, making him stronger, faster, and more resilient. Now, scientific research might be catching...