Tim Friede
Self-taught experimenter who exposed himself to snake venoms over decades aiming to develop improved antivenom approaches; his blood and experience contributed to research toward a universal antivenom.
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May 12, 2026 • 54min
Death, SNAKES & Money
Tim Friede, a self-taught experimenter who deliberately exposed himself to snake venoms to help create better antivenom. He recounts why he pursued immunity, the risks and near-death moments of decades of self‑experimentation, and how his blood later fueled research toward a universal antivenom. Short, strange, and unsettling stories about sacrifice, obsession, and scientific boldness.
