Here’s how an Army veterinarian invented cobra antivenin
Whether you call it antivenin or antivenom – its purpose is clear: to help reduce the toxic effects of injected venom, usually from a snake bite or insect sting. Antivenin…
If you think your duty station sucks try serving on ‘Snake Island’
Ilha da Queimada Grande is an island off the coast of Brazil that is more commonly known as “Snake Island.” The British navy forbids visit…
The 4 goofiest tactics in military history (that actually worked)
It’s hard to argue with results. No matter how stupid something appears, if it works, it works, and it’s no longer so stupid. This is especially true in military history,…
4 tips for surviving a nasty snake bite
Swelling, redness around the wound, and nausea are just a few of the symptoms of getting bit by a freakin’ snake. There are two types of venom that affect humans in different, deadly ways.
The first is called hemotoxic venom, which is common…
‘Huge, strange-looking’ snakes spotted around Marine base
A year after Marines were told to quit feeding an alligator that lived near their barracks, reports of “huge” snakes at a North Carolina base have prompted officials to reiterate their warnings against pets, scaly or otherwise.
A red-tailed …