Process of extracting venomous snake venom to make serum

Below is the process of extracting venomous snake venom at Clodomiro Picado Research Institute in San Jose, Costa Rica.

First, poisonous snakes are often anesthetized with CO2, for many types of snakes, CO2 acts as a sedative, allowing them to soothe within 5 minutes, helping to ensure safety for researchers. save in the process of squeezing venomous snake venom.

Researchers rolled their mouths and pressed two fast teeth into the test tube.

However, some snakes are not anesthetized with CO2. Therefore, the process of squeezing the venom requires great care.

After holding the snake head and controlling them, the researchers will use a specialized tool to wrap their mouths and push two fast teeth into the test tube, then gently massage the head to stimulate them venom.

After squeezed snake venom will be cooled and stored in a dedicated refrigerator.

The Clodomiro Picado Institute is home to more than 500 venomous snake species.

Snake venom is used to produce snake venom or serum to treat venomous snake venom, which helps to reduce the death rate of snake bites in Costa Rica.