"For nearly 20 years, Tim Friede allowed some of the most lethal snakes in the world to bite him so he could build up an immunity that could one day be developed into a universal antivenom."
"Friede's sacrifices are now poised to help deliver a new, broad antivenom that may avert some of the 138,000 deaths and 400,000 disfigurements and disabilities currently caused each year by snakebites worldwide."
"Hotter weather alters the habits of snakes as well as people, sometimes bringing us into unwanted contact, leading to an increase in snakebite incidents."
Tim Friede has intentionally subjected himself to 200 snakebites over nearly 20 years to build immunity against venomous snakes. His goal is to develop a universal antivenom to address the increasing number of snakebite incidents, which are projected to rise due to climate change. Each year, snakebites cause approximately 138,000 deaths and 400,000 disabilities, primarily affecting poorer populations in developing countries. Friede's work with Centivax aims to create a broad antivenom using antibodies from his body, potentially saving millions from snakebite-related injuries.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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