Man Endures 200 Snake Bites—Now His Blood Could Save Lives

Extreme Experiment: Tim Friede endured 200 snake bites and 650 venom injections to build immunity.

Scientific Validation: A Cell journal study confirmed his blood contains antibodies that protect against multiple snake venoms.

Universal Antivenom Hope: Researchers aim to develop a broad-spectrum antivenom using Friede’s hyper-immunity.

Deadly Global Impact: Snakebites kill 138,000 people annually, with 400,000 suffering amputations or disabilities.

Traditional Antivenom Limitations: Current treatments only work for specific snake species, often causing severe side effects.

Future Trials: Scientists plan expanded testing, including trials on dogs in Australia to refine the formula.

Affordable Production: The goal is to create an EpiPen-style antivenom, potentially manufactured in India to reduce costs.