Snake Yoga and Universal Antivenom Development

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A California yoga studio offers 'snake yoga' where ball pythons slither on participants. Scientists develop universal antivenom from man's blood who self-immunized with snake bites. New antivenom found effective against deadly snake venoms. Research aims to create broad-spectrum antivenom.

Key Points

  • California yoga studio offers 'snake yoga' experience with ball pythons
  • Scientists develop universal antivenom from man's blood who self-immunized with snake bites
  • New antivenom found effective against venom from black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes, and tiger snakes

Pros

  • Creation of unique 'snake yoga' experience combining yoga and pythons
  • Development of potentially widely effective antivenom from man's blood
  • New antivenom found to be protective against various deadly snake venoms

Cons

  • Risk and potential harm associated with self-immunization through snake bites