I just heard zoos keep stocks of antivenom for all their venomous snakes. Reminded me of movies where you needed a sample of venom to make the stuff. How does anti-venom work and how is it made?

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I just heard zoos keep stocks of antivenom for all their venomous snakes. Reminded me of movies where you needed a sample of venom to make the stuff. How does anti-venom work and how is it made?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Few weeks ago there was a report about finding an antivenom that works for multiple snake families. Its not my field at all but it is a big deal.

https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/press-room/2024/20240221-jardine-antivenom.html