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Ep 97 Snake Venom: Collateral Damage

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The History of Anti-Venom Therapy

In 18 91, calmay started as director of the ine institute in what was then known as sigon, now hochiman city. He had been picked for the job by none other than louis pastur. While at the institute, calmay became interested in the venom of the indian cobra. For several years, he tried to induce immunity to this venom in animals. But it wasnt until he used the methods described by sewell that he got anti cobra serum,. which he could use as an actual therapy for a cobra bite.

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