CLEAN : The man who injects himself with snake venom

Steve Ludwin shares his unique experience of injecting snake venom for nearly 30 years, a practice known as self-immunization. Inspired by Bill Haast, Ludwin has faced numerous risks and accidents, including intensive care stays. He collaborates with the University of Copenhagen to develop a cost-effective anti-venom from human blood. Despite the potential benefits, Ludwin warns against attempting self-immunization due to its dangers.

What inspired Steve Ludwin to start injecting snake venom?

• A documentary he watched

• A famous herpetologist he met

• A book he read

• A family tradition

What is the primary purpose of Steve Ludwin's practice of injecting snake venom?

• To entertain audiences

• To create a new snake species

• To build immunity against snake venom

• To develop a new type of snake venom

What does Steve Ludwin emphasize about the practice of injecting snake venom?

• It is completely safe

• It should be tried by everyone

• It is very dangerous

• It is a new trend

What is the goal of Steve's collaboration with the University of Copenhagen?

• To create a new snake species

• To develop a cost-effective anti-venom

• To study snake behavior

• To promote snake conservation

What makes the new anti-venom project with the University of Copenhagen unique?

• It uses snake blood

• It is derived from human blood

• It is the first anti-venom ever created

• It is made from synthetic materials