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    2 days ago

    This article really keeps getting better and better.

    • ‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
    • In total, Mr Friede has endured more than 200 bites and more than 700 injections of venom he prepared from some of the world’s deadliest snakes
    • He initially wanted to build up his immunity to protect himself when handling snakes, documenting his exploits on YouTube.
    • he had “completely screwed up” early on when two cobra bites in quick succession left him in a coma
    • I didn’t want to die. I didn’t want to lose a finger. I didn’t want to miss work
    • It just became a lifestyle