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03-23-2009, 07:41 PM #1
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Visit to Medtoxin Venom Laboratories (DUW)

The Jacksonville Herp Society organized an outing to Medtoxin Venom Laboratories/Reptile Discovery Center in Deland, FL. They specialize in venom extraction for various species both native and exotic.

Apparently it is only one of two labs in the U.S. that the public can view venom extraction. For those interested here is a link to a news story on them from October 2008

It was a really neat experience, and a there was a few white knuckle moments watching them extract from a Pakistan Cobra. Those things are FAST! I have to say that the Monacled Cobras are gorgeous, he also extracted from an albino monacled as well...stupid camera, they didn't turn out very well.

Okay, now onto the photos. The good camera ran out of juice, so the actual extraction photos aren't the greatest.

Here are some of the snakes on exhibit.

And now to the venom extraction program.

It was a really awesome experience.

Cheers!

Staci

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