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How To Make Antivenom

Bitten by a venomous snake? There's hope! French scientist Albert Calmette developed the first snake antivenom in the late 1890s, and did such a good job that we use his technique to this day. Antivenom works by stimulating the production of antibodies which can smother venom's toxic effects, preventing spread and rendering them harmless. But how do you make it? Well, stay tuned to this episode of SciShow to find out.

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  • Originally Aired May 16, 2013
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created August 19, 2013 by
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