Venom Hunters
TV Show · Reality · Adventure

The old saying "Somebody's gotta do it" might come to mind when watching this reality series, which follows brave professionals who risk their lives to harvest snake venom. The demand for the highly toxic liquid is at an all-time high. It's used not only in the production of anti-venom to treat poisonous bites and stings but also as an integral part of cutting-edge medical research that aims to treat ailments such as diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The snake hunters travel from the Florida swamplands and the plains of Oklahoma to the Australian Outback and the Arizona desert to catch their prey and collect the venom.

2016 · 43m

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Liquid Gold
    The demand for snake venom for life-saving medical research is at an all-time high. Venom hunters travel the globe in search of the deadliest snakes known to man.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 2
    The Minefield
    Tim's team gets lost in the swamp whilst tracking copperheads. Meanwhile, Brian's snake handling skills are pushed to the limit when a coastal taipan attacks.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 3
    A Score To Settle
    On the hunt for the snake that nearly ended his life, Tim pushes his team to the very edge. But as darkness falls over the dense Texas forest, disaster strikes.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Man Down
    The demand for snake venom for life-saving medical research is at an all-time high. Venom hunters travel the globe in search of the deadliest snakes known to man.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Bitten
    Success won't come easy to the Tim and Ed as they face challenges that could be a game changer. With dangerous storms and stubborn snakes this is their craziest hunt yet.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Now or Never
    On the final hunt of the season, the teams are back in action. Tim takes a risk in Georgia, and Brian and Chewy return for one last hunt that could make or break them.
    42 min

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Cast & Crew

  • D‌R
    Deb Ridpath
    Producer
  • K‌W
    Kyle Wheeler
    Producer

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Venom Hunters

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The old saying "Somebody's gotta do it" might come to mind when watching this reality series, which follows brave professionals who risk their lives to harvest snake venom. The demand for the highly toxic liquid is at an all-time high. It's used not only in the production of anti-venom to treat poisonous bites and stings but also as an integral part of cutting-edge medical research that aims to treat ailments such as diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The snake hunters travel from the Florida swamplands and the plains of Oklahoma to the Australian Outback and the Arizona desert to catch their prey and collect the venom.

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Discovery
Released
2016
Rated
Caution
© 2016 Discovery Communications Inc.

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