Zoe and Jackson of The Anti Venom Support Group discuss their experience in dealing with snake bites and the anti-venom that comes along with it, covering both circumstances surrounding wild/native snake bites versus snakes in private collections. They both share details about the science of anti-venom, the shelf life, where it is made, and the expenses around obtaining anti-venom. Zoe and Jackson have also started their own center and support group that strives to assist venomous snake keepers in obtaining permits, the venom itself, and creating bite protocols to remain safe and keep these species of snakes responsibly. The two of them also share many myths around snake bites, the response to getting bit, and anti-venom, sharing the truth behind some of the fear. Zoe and Jackson also briefly discuss the animals they currently keep, where they were obtained, and how they got their start in reptiles and animals in general.
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We Discuss
0:00 Introducing Zoe + Jackson - Anti-Venom Support Group
2:42 The Bio Dude
3:17 Welcome Zoe + Jackson - Circumstances w/ Snake Bites, Wild + Private
13:08 Anti-Venom + Private Sectors/Zoos
15:40 Involvement in Anti-Venom Solutions
19:42 The Science of Anti-Venom
21:29 Expense of Venom, Types, + Where It Is Made
27:16 How Much Venom Do You Need?
28:37 Process of Starting their Center
33:17 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub
34:18 Starting a Center - Continued
38:21 Anti-Venom Pricing, Storage, + The Nuances
42:39 In Case of Emergencies + Storms
45:23 Anti-Venom Support Group
52:43 Shelf Life of Anti-Venom
56:29 Creating Bite Protocols
1:03:30 Differences in Bite Protocols By Species
1:07:55 Ban on Non-Native Species
1:10:20 Myths About Anti-Venom
1:16:33 Zoe + Jackson’s Start in Animals
1:21:23 Start of Their Facility
1:25:43 Species Kept + Where They Obtain Animals
1:34:00 Closing Thoughts
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