How Horses Save Humans From Snakebites

[@zacbower4505]

It was an bloody great to have Derek and his crew come and hangout for the day. A lot of people are asking why I would continue working with the snakes once I found out I’m allergic. I’ve spoken to medical professionals and have a plan that we believe will keep me alive in the unfortunate event of a bite. I love my job and that I have an active part in saving lives. Knowing people still have their children, partners and parents because of the work I do is an incredible feeling.

[@haywoodf]

Kudos Zac … Way to go Mate! :-)

[@Skulkerful]

you are an absolute legend.. It Is very meaningful what you actively do for your community. Thanks Zac

[@ScienceRyan]

Amazing work you're doing! Your snakes are beautiful, cheers from rattlesnake country USA

[@rocknral]

Good on you Zac. Keep up the good work mate.

[@KimberlyGreen]

I hope some of the people whose lives have been saved get to see your story & know what a good person you are.

[@rdear]

“I’m not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good.” I love that quote. So wholesome and pure hearted.

[@williamhogrider4136]

True.

[@xX__ErectDiddyP445__Xx]

second top comment big guy

[@xX__ErectDiddyP445__Xx]

" Ron Dear 2 hours ago I love Derek’s incredibly nervous laughter at that first snake bite!"

[@Dong_Harvey]

There's a few more organs than pure hearted that can apply for 'swing a snake pretty good'.. But otherwise, Zac is awesome and he does a hell of a job!

[@anonnymousperson]

So very Australian

[@AlanJustWokeUp]

Zac: "I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" what a legend!

[@mxhddr]

Thats what she said 😳

[@asliceofcheese9989]

ayo

[@azuneyukirito8972]

@@mxhddr lmao

[@keksimus__maximus]

Truly a top lad

[@AimlessSavant]

A true 'stralian.

[@ONE-vt1fz]

“Now the snakes not stupid so in this highly scientific process we use our finger as the bait” Most Australian thing I’ve ever heard

[@sownakbhattacharya8216]

Yeah 02:18 😂

[@talalzahid2241]

nice results from his hair transplant

[@ngiorgos]

Zac, while shaking and sweating: "The moment I stop doing that after a milking is the day I quit" That quote really hit me hard! He's risking his life with every milking and that fear/respect/vigilance is what keeps him alive.

[@WalterOtterly]

Those words hold truth to many dangerous professions. The moment you lose your fear, you become a liability.

[@My_initials_are_O.G.cuz_I_am]

@@WalterOtterly Harry Daghlian and Louis Slotin didn't get the memo...

[@whitenoise509]

There may be some fear there, but I think it's mostly a huge adrenaline hit. A lot of people working in highly dangerous environments are able to effectively transition their minds from feeling a fear response to feeling an excitement response at will. I work with explosives for a living, and have seen this firsthand many, many times. We do everything to make operations as "safe" as possible, but there are certain activities that just carry an intrinsic risk with no reasonable way to mitigate it completely. I tend to see two main behaviors from my employees. Either they have a fear response that they try to overcome, or they are able to make their bodies interpret that response as excitement. The first type tend not to stick around for long. I'm definitely not trying to disagree with your point though. Losing respect for the danger and becoming complacent is incredibly dangerous. I've got a couple really gnarly firsthand stories to back that one up.

[@ngiorgos]

@@whitenoise509 thank you for the insight! That is really interesting. Yes, I believe when I said "fear" I meant that sense you descrbibed, that respect and aknowledgement of the risk that turns into excitement.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Really shows what draws him to the work. He's a brave one.

[@nathanb011]

"The moment I stop [shaking] after a milking is the day I quit." Such wise words about negligence and how it forms. Making a routine task out of something dangerous leads to cutting corners where there are none to cut.

[@firingallcylinders2949]

I know several people who ride motorcycles and they told me when you stop respecting the bike and how dangerous they can be is the day you should stop riding.

[@giangtran-to6tb]

ok

[@nickxenix]

I love how there's a comment with less likes than this one that says the exact same thing but 2 days before this one.

[@daebak7370]

Global financial collapse is being engineered by the agents of satan/nwo to bring about great reset. They want to collapse the dollar and wipe out everyone's finances to make them hungry and desperate enough to buy into their nwo system and recieve the coming mark of beast on hand or forehead. Without this no man can buy or sell. Revelation 13. New world order led by obama and pope francis is coming. Police state/martial law coming soon. Quarantine centers aka concentration camps will be activated around the world from this covid agenda. America will be nuked and invaded by russia and china in near future thanks to treasonous us govt. Repent and seek jesus christ for salvation.

[@richardmillhousenixon]

@@nickxenix It isn't the exact same thing. OP added a lot more to the quote than the other guy, which is why their comment is more popular.

[@menthols4625]

Zac is a very modest man, not many people would have the guts to handle snakes so venomous, especially considering he's allergic to antivenom. He's a hero and should be proud of himself.

[@krishnachoubey8648]

Such a Sigma. Knowing snakes ain't having the balls to bite him because of his sigma snake dominating aura

[@ralnou]

What a great man

[@vojacked305]

Oh so you know Zac, too.

[@CamelSmokes23]

I'll happily admit I don't have the stones to do what he does, let alone knowing I'm allergic to the darn cure.

[@whatdahell5010]

Aren't there any thin gloves strong enough that the snake won't be able to bite through them. Just curious about why he wasn't using any?

[@epileptix8954]

I think the best quote from this video is at 7:54 "The moment I stop doing this after a milking, is the day I quit." True recognition that complacency in a task like this would absolutely be your demise. He knows his limits, he knows the limits of these animals, and he respects both.

[@CJW0056]

He was talking about the thrill

[@epileptix8954]

@@CJW0056 not at all. He's a professional, and he understands that what he does is dangerous. Sure it may have some "thrill" associated with it... but what he was saying was an acknowledgement that he should not feel entirely comfortable doing his job, because being comfortable can lead to bad habits that can literally cost him an arm or a leg.

[@2023_iitian]

I don't get what he means, explain please

[@aleckunkel3705]

Props to Zac for milking the world's most dangerous snakes while being allergic to antivenom.

[@randomname4726]

@@Mark-pl3bv Lol did you watch the whole video? He explains about antivenom and adrenaline.

[@Darkness251]

@@randomname4726 Yeah and it sounds horrible.

[@Aranore]

Seriously though. Further anchors his statement of why he's doing it. Stay safe Zac

[@impy695]

@Random Name just because anti venom won't kill him doesn't mean he's not a badass for continuing to work in field that could very well require another dose. Most people avoid situations that could cause an allergic reaction even if that reaction isn't deadly.

[@randomname4726]

@@impy695 The badass part is risking the snake venom. Seriously the snake venom reaction is so, so much worse than having anaphylaxis which is quickly reversed by adrenaline. I've had a lot of adrenaline for anaphylaxis before and the allergic reaction and adrenaline wouldn't worry me compared to the sound of that snake venom.

[@raybison5547]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor but i can swing snake pretty good". Because of you, doctors can do their job saving lives. Great efforts mate.

[@daebak7370]

Global financial collapse is being engineered by the agents of satan/nwo to bring about great reset. They want to collapse the dollar and wipe out everyone's finances to make them hungry and desperate enough to buy into their nwo system and recieve the coming mark of beast on hand or forehead. Without this no man can buy or sell. Revelation 13. New world order led by obama and pope francis is coming. Police state/martial law coming soon. Quarantine centers aka concentration camps will be activated around the world from this covid agenda. America will be nuked and invaded by russia and china in near future thanks to treasonous us govt. Repent and seek jesus christ for salvation.

[@robbiepoohify]

Doctors are smart but may not have the tenacity to swing a snake, everyone has to play their roles in life for the greater good.

[@youdononeetokno]

@@robbiepoohify Each one to their own profession

[@marialindell9874]

1k likes

[@raybison5547]

@@marialindell9874 tq

[@rdear]

I love Derek’s incredibly nervous laughter at that first snake bite!

[@Anthraxxx999]

The closed caption defines it perfectly too

[@Ar-ov7ln]

Why do you love it?

[@jeniferBbagay]

XDD

[@DrWakey]

Reminds of my strange laughter while watching my cat chewing a birds head of. S' never quite like the first time again.

[@moanking]

more like an evil maniacal laugh lmao

[@MaffeyZilog]

To think that man almost sounded apologetic when he said he was saving lives. He felt he had to qualify that with the statement about not being smart enough to be a Dr. I bet you can get a hundred Drs for every one of that man. He's milking Taipans to save people's lives ffs. He's a proper legend and life saver. I hope he realises just how important he is and how much of a healer he is.

[@zacbower4505]

Thank you mate means a lot

[@logangrimnar3800]

But he's not like, a nurse. Nurses always tell me how big of hero's they are.

[@himesilva]

@@logangrimnar3800 Most nurses are bitter af and hate their patients. I'd rather work with the crocodile hunter's spiritual descendent, the snake milker😂

[@kristiandior4167]

you’re cooked

[@uri-naor]

@@zacbower4505 You're an absolute madlad and a king! Hope you'll have a very long and healthy life mate!

[@duytdl]

What a guy! I was having a rough day hating people and life due to a minor setback, and then there's this guy risking it all to save lives he hasn't even seen, laying out the truth so nonchalantly really made me emotional for some reason. People like him save lives in more ways than they know.

[@zacbower4505]

I sincerely hope your week has improved mate

[@TrickyDanceMoves]

@pyropulse Why do you even care? What he commented really hit you that hard bro, you need help.

[@G3Dem]

@pyropulse Ever looked in a mirror?

[@barbarahouk1983]

@Pyropulse, I a retired psychiatrist (MD) could not possibly from that one small paragraph Duy wrote decide he was narcissistic. There is much context (knowledge of this individual's specific life experiences) that just is not in that paragraph. What is in that paragraph is the individual's ability to incorporate information regarding Zac's experiences. If Zac's experiences help Duy adapt just a little bit better, than this is a another example of how humans learn from one another. Being a licensed physician in the US, under federal law since 1994, I must inform the reader any medical information I leave does not make a doctor/patient relationship. My purpose is to remind people, we through learning can choose to adapt to the ever changing variables in our lives.

[@SadFace201]

"You put two of your most psychotic ones together, you hope for the best, and the absolute worst comes out." Man, that line was delivered perfectly.

[@AllenHanPR]

"You put two of your most psychotic ones together, you hope for the best, and the absolute worst comes out." Sounds like genetic breeding of Jurassic Park

[@ban3252]

i read this the exact same time he said it

[@CodeJeffo]

Haha he is pretty witty.

[@unclefester9113]

Such a dangerous job. Such an appreciation for the animals. He's been working there for 10 years. His hands still tremble. He knows what can happen. G'day Mate. Thank You.

[@Littleknockoutkidmac]

“Super snakes.” A superior breed. Let that sink in.

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

That guy is SO smart to leave if he ever stops being afraid around the snakes! The people who die from deadly things in their environment are usually the people who lost their fear.

[@jmanius1]

I noticed that underrated statement too. It's honestly so important to always be on your toes in dangerous situations.

[@CarMedicine]

Yeah, fear is our main survival method.

[@jeancarlos6787]

I took that differently. I thought he meant the only reason his hands wouldn't shake after milking a snake is if he was dead

[@Knowbody42]

Maybe someone could think of a safer way to milk them that avoids having to put your hands or any other part of you near the snake.

[@stilmaho]

I would definitely get sloppy and bitten in a month or two

[@emmetthowell899]

7:58 “the moment I stop doing that after a milking is the day I quit” is such a good way of thinking with such a high risk job, once you are no longer afraid you aren’t as careful and lose appreciation for how dangerous a situation is

[@Itachi_Zoldyck]

10:7 is so crazy

[@robhof1885]

7:54 "The moment I stop [trembling] after a milk is the day I quit." There is some wisdom here. His healthy amount of fear is what keeps him alert and alive.

[@xeno2752]

Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

@@xeno2752 Question: Want some scientific Watch-Suggests?

[@Blezerker]

“turns out im allergic to antivenin.. which is not *ideal* “ love this mans sense of humor

[@krashdown102]

dude knows how to pick the wrong job

[@FreeThinker0]

@@krashdown102 and he's killing it.

[@krashdown102]

@@FreeThinker0 hopefully the taipan doesn't get him

[@BassByTheBay]

@@FreeThinker0 As long as it's not killing him.

[@TenTiggers]

He's reached peak Australian

[@danielmiller2886]

Derek's insane laughter at 2:25 is the greatest unscripted moment in Veritasium history.

[@RAMXC]

That just shows how insane milking those animals is!

[@vysharra]

[unhinged laughter] is a pretty normal stress response

[@Ethan-ne6mq]

insert [nervous laughter]

[@MrPrideHyde]

The official subtitles: [Laughs hysterically]

[@anupchandran]

:D :D :D

[@ET-jv1wm]

As a kid in the 80s, I severely allergic to bee stings and almost died a few times. As a result, I was enrolled in an experimental desensitisation programme. For two years, I was injected weekly with increasing micro doses of bee venom. This completely cured my allergy, and now a bee sting is no more troublesome for me than a mosquito bite.

[@teabbox]

Wow so even after this experiment that happened years ago, today if you were to get stung youd be completely fine. Doesnt immunity wear off

[@ET-jv1wm]

@teabbox not been stung by a bee for about 5 years now, but as far as I know I'm OK.

[@DROGOC0P]

how did you feel during the experiment? did you even feel anything?

[@adithyavraajkumar5923]

I did this for my allergies to tree and grass pollen. It's a more mainstream treatment now, thankfully.

[@evilferris]

7:50 “The moment I stop [shaking] after a milking is the day I quit.” I asked one of my skydiving instructors, a world record holder with many thousands of jumps, how long it took him to overcome the (unpleasant) fear/adrenaline jitters. He said the nearly the exact same thing. The day you’re not afraid to jump out of an airplane is the day you should quit.

[@GentlemanMudkip]

it makes sense though. By the time you become numb to the feeling, carefree even, is when you know you're too far. Thats when mistakes are made once you're not as careful as others should be.

[@FusionDeveloper]

"if I forget my parachute, I'll just be sure to bring it next time..."

[@brontewcat]

Very true

[@kai_maceration]

That could have a very dark connotation lol...

[@jonasghafur4940]

so where did you do your A? 👀 blue skies mate!

[@rohandwivedi9837]

The job that people like Zac do is highly unappreciated and unrecognized. Props to him for having courage of milking the most venomous Snakes on earth (even though he himself is allergic to antivenom) so that it can save life of some person Zac may never meet. As someone who loves snakes with all his life, i thank Zac with the bottom of my ♥ Thanks to Derek too for this amazing video.

[@MrEazyE357]

He's actually allergic to the antivenin.

[@rohandwivedi9837]

@@MrEazyE357 Ohh Yes Thankyou, I didn't checked. Have a good day Ahead:-)

[@DanielPradoBurgos]

That guy is pretty rad, he just wants to help people up, any way he can, that's pretty amazing and to my eyes, he's flying just as high as any medical doctor. Awesome vid btw mate as usual!!! 💪

[@danielf3623]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good." Good on you, mate.

[@AngryAlfonse]

Tbf surgery may be more difficult, but this job seems pretty dangerous and comparably stressful.

[@Hy-jn6in]

Not many medical doctors take the risk this guy does. I think he is awsome.

[@mikes78]

I have seen plenty of videos on YT that discuss anti-venom and almost all of them have had the Australian Reptile Park & Zac involved in them somehow. Looking forward to plenty more of them.

[@straightupnothavingagoodtime]

that guy shows off genuine bravery. one of the scariest/dangerous jobs imaginable, openly says it, yet he still does the work. amazing

[@TimeBucks]

People like him save lives in more ways than they know

[@romanski5811]

Why would you assume he doesn't know?

[@TotallyChaoticPanda]

@@romanski5811 lmao yeah what is this guy on about

[@timetraveller5637]

VAVA SURESH just type this in youtube and will see that this is nothing, the man who catches with bare hands.

[@hggihan]

@@romanski5811 ok .

[@pocohax6552]

He has a tick. Show the man some respect. What's wrong with you'll. Its not literal. Its a figure of speech FFS. I'm convinced KZbin comments are filled with preteens who don't understand the workings of language and the workings of the world.

[@Shinnizle]

I love Zac's personality. He's so funny. And his attitude is bloody amazing.

[@oegoe]

What an absolute chad

[@RaindropsBleeding]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" perfectly sums up his attitude toward what he does. "I'm not here to try to be tough, I'm just here to help save lives"

[@daebak7370]

Global financial collapse is being engineered by the agents of satan/nwo to bring about great reset. They want to collapse the dollar and wipe out everyone's finances to make them hungry and desperate enough to buy into their nwo system and recieve the coming mark of beast on hand or forehead. Without this no man can buy or sell. Revelation 13. New world order led by obama and pope francis is coming. Police state/martial law coming soon. Quarantine centers aka concentration camps will be activated around the world from this covid agenda. America will be nuked and invaded by russia and china in near future thanks to treasonous us govt. Repent and seek jesus christ for salvation.

[@adw6894]

7:50 He seems like a nice integrity man when he didn't hesitate to show his fear and his weak point, even though he's an expert, didn't try to act like he's fearless like a fragile ego man. And his talk in the end of the vid is so right.

[@pipolwes000]

I think it's worth reiterating here because it's moved on from right away: the head of a snake milking facility interviewed for this video got scratched (not punctured, but cut and venom landed on the cut), ended up in the hospital, FOUND OUT THEN AND THERE THAT HE IS ALLERGIC TO THE ANTIVENOM, recovered, and then WENT BACK TO WORK AT THE SNAKE RANCH?! Legendary.

[@markm0000]

He really likes the job.

[@doomdoot6731]

The guy is running a facility to milk snake venom while being highly allergic to antivenom? I swear to god, every Australian I see on KZbin is just straight up built different...

[@populer208]

He should not be working there after he found out he's allergic to antivenom.

[@randomname4726]

@@populer208 What difference does it make? Not much, just a slightly shittier experience in the hospital, the almost dying for 36 hrs is the bad part, not so much the adrenaline from the allergy. Think of it this way: Your 100% screwed by the snake, he's 110% screwed. Not much difference.

[@piraterubberduck6056]

He is not likely to make the mistake of being bitten again though. A good choice of person to run the place and keep others safe.

[@Autoskip]

As an Australian guy that rides a Unicycle 1km each way whenever I go shopping because it's easier than walking that far, I can't say I disagree. ...I also tend to let Huntsman spiders that find their way into my house stay and keep the flies under control, but that's because a) they keep the flies under control, b) they don't make webs, c) they're harmless to humans and d) they're big enough that I'm not going to lose track of them. Venomous Spiders go straight up the vacuum cleaner, and other non-Huntsmans get sent out to the garden.

[@populer208]

@@randomname4726 This dude works with deathly snakes, that's bad. But he has quick and easy access to antivenom, that's good. But he's allergic to antivenom, that's bad. Why not just get a snake milker that's not allergic to antivenom?

[@Arrewarrie]

Zac: “we’ll play with a big coastal taipan first” Derek: “so why start big?” Zac: “ow, might as well” Getting strong Steve Irwin vibes from this madlad. What a boss.

[@randomname4726]

"Jeeez crikey heez a beeg boi!"

[@Autoskip]

It's a standard part of the Australian lifestyle, honed by regular proximity to our wonderful wildlife - and that's coming from an Australian that spends most of his time playing (and planning on making) computer games instead of honing and distilling the inner Irwin that we all have.

[@mraBJJ33]

I'd rather handle a big one than a small one that could slip out of your grip easier, bigger ones are generally slower too. And by bigger and smaller I'm talking about adults vs juveniles of the same species.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Such a delightfully flippant attitude while still taking regard for the work. Love it.

[@stare4539]

Tes

[@ATJonzie]

2:25, that amazingly nervous laugh

[@hooman6305]

that cringy

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

It's sounds gay

[@ItsBingus69]

I'm gonna be honest.. his nervous giggle when they first made the snake bite the jar actually gave me chills. you can tell from his voice he was genuinely getting nervous about the situation, but his laugh also sounds so sincere. he's the best educational youtuber on this platform.

[@ZainAhmed-ns2di]

Well I dunno kurzgesagt is pretty damn good

[@icystorm9968]

@@ZainAhmed-ns2di also Vsauce

[@lyricsassam]

@@icystorm9968 vsauce is more like a philosophical science youtuber.

[@lyricsassam]

@@ZainAhmed-ns2di I could never connect with Kurzgesagt

[@AakashHaider3000]

Props to this guy for being humorous and wholesome while milking the deadliest snakes on the entire planet.

[@WanderTheNomad]

That just seems like standard Australian culture

[@demoncloud6147]

Yeah, I really liked the snake guy's personality, pretty chilled dued indeed

[@uncletrash8770]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor but I can swing a snake pretty good" - The Words Of A King

[@borontv6400]

The deadliest snake ON the planet was in my pants at the time of recording, so idk what you're talking about.

[@doubledarefan]

@@Die-Angst Some snakes burrow underground, so they live in the planet. Whether they are among the deadliest, that is another matter.

[@thelegendofme7520]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor... but I can swing a snake pretty good" has got to be the most Australian line I've ever heard

[@Voidi-Void]

@이시연 i really hope this made more sense in the original language.

[@sleeptide3350]

@@Voidi-Void 🤣

[@GogoPvpYou]

He gets nervous and still do it for the sake of the future humans what a chad! Even he could stop

[@JohnsonBlu]

He said it just as i read the comment

[@faustoreynoso274]

id say if you mess with snakes you are not smart period...

[@RailsofForney]

“…A scratch from this species could knock you down.” Derek: “You mean, could kill you?” “Yeah” Derek: “Okay!” I don’t know about you, but I absolutely enjoyed that line so freaking much 😂😂😂

[@eurinome4320]

That guy is a legend! I love the fact that he admits his fear and embrace it, it's the demonstration that he's brave but not insane

[@RaindropsBleeding]

a perfect example of when fear is actually useful, and why it exists in the first place.

[@SeanMillea]

People getting bit by snakes on purpose in the 1800s really makes me appreciate how far we’ve come with medicine 😂

[@SyntheticFuture]

Look up "bloodletting" xD Ancient "medical" practices where rather brutal and... questionable... xD

[@lelouchvibritannia1788]

Thah actually worked though,unlike some other practices

[@SyntheticFuture]

@@lelouchvibritannia1788 they did it for everything though 😅 But I guess it's less scary than lobotomies then 😂

[@Divinemakyr]

@@SyntheticFuture Their logic was that your blood was sick, so they'd do bloodletting. Less brutal version of this was sweating, I think, where they made you sweat lots.

[@SyntheticFuture]

@@Divinemakyr yeah it makes sense in that "medieval thinking" kind off way. They weren't quite up to date about sterilizing equipment and working environments though. Wouldn't surprise me if on average it did more harm than good.

[@chaosinsurgency884]

Like a true Australian: "They're beautiful animals, aren't they" while holding the world's most venomous snake.

[@Chaoscelus]

ironic part is the more beautiful an animal is the more chemical offense/defense it has

[@marks47]

Best I could do out loud: "Sure man, yeah.... could you point it the other way please." Voice inside my head: "KILL IT WITH FIRE"

[@BondJFK]

All i can see 2 Australian citizens fighting each other

[@Tossen98]

With the snake trying its very hardest to inject him with agonizing-pain-and-death juice

[@dan200smx7]

It was "I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" that really got me lol

[@loizosnicolaou8370]

I love the Aussies, they seem like the most trustworthy and fun people to hang around

[@josefbures2592]

"I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" The world needs more people who view life like this.

[@Said-uz4wz]

the most Australian line I've ever heard

[@talalzahid2241]

nice results from his hair transplant

[@2009mouser]

7:55 "The moment I stop [shaking] after a milking is the day I quit." Gotta respect it.

[@kevinwells9751]

It's smart, our fear is a natural response that helps keep us alert, if you lose your fear you may lose your focus, which can quickly be deadly with these snakes

[@pvic6959]

I loved that. . he HAS to stay alert and afraid to stay alive. Its just how mechanics get badly injured when they become too comfortable with powerful machines

[@GamePhysics]

I like that he says he'll quit if he doesn't tremble after collecting venom. Very smart to stay cautious and respectful when having to deal with the deadliest snakes on the planet on a daily basis.

[@Irelandrbi]

As a professional snake handler in Southern California, I want to say thank you. This video was incredibly well done, and explained the process of making Antivenom in a way most can understand. Zac, you are a amazing. Your passion shines through and if I was a betting man, you could hold your own at a good local bar as well 🍻 Cheers!

[@zacbower4505]

Your on the money with the bar haha stay safe

[@Shikaradin66]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Zac face to face and holding one of the taipans while it was milked. Absolute legend of a bloke, doing a great service for the population as a whole.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Holding the taipan must be awesome and exhilarating.

[@frickinfrick8488]

The camera equipment is probably the most sophisticated piece of technology in that room lol. Big thanks for people like Zac for getting the antivenom, it’s saved me from a brown snake bite once.

[@ruolbu]

Well I mean, you could put that camera in most rooms and that sentence would hold true. It's amazing tech.

[@DavidGarcia-nx2gj]

it is tho. The proccessor and storage built in the cameras are one of the most sophisticated piece of technology in the world, not many things are beyond that.

[@DaTux91]

"Just incredible animals, aren't they?" he says, as he put away the most lethal snake in existence he just lured with his finger to bite a tiny glass. That gave me Hagrid vibes 😅😂

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Haha, right? 😂

[@bichtran2539]

ok

[@davidenatoh359]

@@bichtran2539 ?????????????????

[@stoneforest2639]

This is why I love herpetologists. They usually don’t make a big deal out of things. “Yeah this is snappy, he doesn’t like me, but he’s coming out anyways. Watch your step” and the professional shotglass

[@erikblom3147]

That about sums up anyone who has reptiles😂😂 i volunteer at an reptile rescue and anytime someone gets bitten the first thing they do is take a photo and then remove the snake whilst trashtalking, its just the most hilarous thing😂😂 (obvously non venomous snakes)

[@EelcoPeterzen]

Derek's nervous laughter might be the highlight of this video. I've not before seen him this uncomposed.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Well, usually he's working with books and computers. Not every day he's working with freaking taipans.

[@00kidney]

Props to Derek for doing this, I would have never been able to get so close to any venomous snake lol

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Yeah, the whole situation would get the "NOPE!" from me.

[@hmr313_]

Yeah same here 😂😂

[@thilsiktonix]

Lots of people do this. It's funny.

[@ayaspractice]

I would. I love snakes.

[@certainlynotthebestpianist5638]

Alone I would never like to approach a venomous snake. But with Zac, I'd feel 100% safe. Amazing guy!

[@karlkastor]

I liked that this video didn't just say "look at how toxic these snakes are", but looked into the evolutionary history of snake venom and how the antivenom is made.

[@KayAteChef]

Quality.

[@DevinDTV]

you guys have really low standards for youtube videos lmao

[@manp1039]

yes.. I agree. I would like to know about the comparison of the evelutionary and biological venom system of the the Komodo dragon in comparison to snakes. And i wonder if dinosaurs had similar venom glands/systems that assisted them in killing and consuming prey.

[@KayAteChef]

@@DevinDTV Evidently not.

[@jfab03]

This video was absolutely BRILLIANT! I loved every part of this. Zac, that was some serious courage even to be in the room. Derek is amazing, and huge props to him and his crew. I have no words to describe how thankful I am that he exists and does the work he does. Bravo!

[@Corn0nTheCobb]

Wow, so the guy who milks some of the most toxic snake venoms in the world is highly allergic to antivenom. He's got balls of steel.

[@djohle3430]

and he does it with no protection

[@alexokin6819]

Hes like a hybrid of thor and venom

[@chadwells7562]

I wonder if it’s from prior exposure to the anti venom itself?

[@djohle3430]

@@chadwells7562 nah, I don't think so

[@joyngamkhumlo2520]

Balls of steel, my foot.🤮🤮

[@chrisw2737]

Definitely learned something today. I never knew how the anti-venom was made beyond milking snakes. Bless that Aussie! I was shaking and sweating just watching.

[@borysnijinski331]

No such thing as antivenom…antivenin is the thing.

[@MyUniqueHandle.]

@@borysnijinski331 har har har...

[@chrisw2737]

@@borysnijinski331 "Ummm, actually" :) j/k, thanks habits are hard to break

[@ViniciusNegrao_]

I love Zac's atittude, he deals with extremely venomous animals everyday but still has a good sense of humour and seems like a great guy

[@mralexasian9510]

Wow, I love how he's doing this even he is allergic to antivenom. Which means his work will benefit others way more than him.

[@salt-emoji]

The fact he still gets a cortisol reaction means he understand the danger of handling such dangerous animals. That says to me he's not letting himself get comfortable and that is a good thing from a safety aspect

[@avaneeshkhadye6816]

Oh that’s why he said the moment I stop getting that is the day i quit

[@zombiekiller7101]

@@avaneeshkhadye6816 🤯

[@becavallazzi]

Its not cortisol reaction, it's is adrenaline

[@ernestkhalimov9368]

@@becavallazzi that's what he just said. As your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. Often called the “stress hormone,” cortisol causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It's your natural “flight or fight” response that has kept humans alive for thousands of years.

[@becavallazzi]

@@ernestkhalimov9368 adrenaline is a hormone cortisol is another one. They both have distinct actions. Cortisol is associated with long-term stress while adrenaline is produced in fight or flight response.

[@argha-qi5hf]

Plain respect for Zac. What a legend. Hope he stays safe.

[@6warboy9]

The laughter at around 2:25 was really genuine and I think it added further personality to the experience.

[@Games_and_Music]

Hah, yeah, that's not the noise you generally want to make as a man. That's the sound of experiencing something totally insane, haha

[@MortaresD2]

2:25 WTF was that? 😂

[@alexandredeoliveirapenna198]

Here in Brazil, at São Paulo City we have an institution named "Instituto Butantã" where they produce serums for snakes, scorpions ans spiders bites. I visit them when I was on basic school in a school excursion, and they explained how the horses are used , we see all process. Thanks to get my good memories back!

[@avadakedavra80]

That’s cool man!

[@MrCcristof]

And the history of Butatā is amazing, delivering antivenin around Brazil for over 100 years. Also moves to produce it from bacteria biogenesis for many years, no horses needed. And worked on the production of vaccine like the covid one.

[@kukytranza9922]

It's strange that a video about snakes antivenom doesn't mention anything about the ressearcher Vital Brazil. Founder of Butantan institute and a very important ressearcher of specificity of anti-venomous serum and production of polyvalent serum for therapeutic use.

[@NikTurner33]

Veritasium is someone who is a great influence for kids & adults... What I respect about him is that he combines a college degree & professionalism, science, art, plus is able to navigate social media... Oh and not to mention he seems like a genuinely good person... He's old enough to know what he's doing & still has a grasp on the current generation, but is also doing something unique.

[@luichinplaystation610]

Bot standard comment

[@Magnet12]

A college degree doesn’t mean anything 😑

[@Ghostrident]

@@Magnet12 I assume you didn't go to college.

[@commiecomrade2644]

@@Ghostrident exactly. I didnt go but I still know it has value and meaning. It doesn't mean someone is smart it means they are capable.

[@agulpofviralthings8742]

Zac is so incredibly brave and at the same time he has an aura that nothing will happen to you as long as he's with you. The way Derek laughed in the beginning I can only imagine the amount of adrenaline rush he's getting holding the tail of certain death right in his hand.

[@curtismcneill9265]

Can’t imagine what that felt like. I’d be chasing that high of holding death in my hands.

[@pravinnagpure4597]

Zac is an absolute legend ❤ he deserves so much respect!

[@NicoDimov]

How come every single Australian I see is the most amazing and "tough" yet humble and down to earth human I've ever encountered, you're doing something very good down there... keep it up!

[@Charango123quena]

we are a very egalitarian society made up of people from all parts of the world living in one of the most environmentally hostile continents on the planet ..it pays to have a laid-back and fun attitude ...

[@adrielburned6924]

The don't have America's 1st amendment. They gotta be polite. America isn't much better lately though. But seriously, Australians are the nicest I've met. And freaking brave!

[@professorx3060]

@@Die-Angst There are two types of people. Those who understand the point of discussion, and those who latch on a typo.

[@adrielburned6924]

@@Die-Angst I'm sure you already know but I will humor your funny question. Pretty much every major college and university in the us. Example, just saying that there are only two genders will get you expelled. Yes it is true. Look it up yourself. Facebook, Twitter and KZbin censoring any talk they don't like. Erasing your account for speaking the truth. Example, the hunter laptop, Covid, the jab, election cheating. School board meeting parents being accused of being terrorists for opposing CRT taught to their kids. Many parents were arrested when no law was broken. Filming police in public gets you arrested in many many cities. Look it up. Then the whole bs cancel culture as well. I am only mentioning a tiny bit. And I am not choosing sides on the issues I wrote here. Just real life examples. If you plan to be antagonistic, then don't expect further replies. But I always enjoy a good friendly conversation. Good day to ya. 🚫

[@ateamfan42]

I've visited Australia a few times, and was always blown away how friendly and helpful and cool everyone was. There are probably nasty Aussies out there, but you'll have to look really hard to find one.

[@FlexTCWin]

2:25 Dereks giggle is so sincere! Exactly how I would be in that situation. Terrified but excited

[@monjur1016]

I've been looking for this comment

[@efai]

that laugh got me scared..

[@KW-yr2tr]

Mad scientist 😆

[@carloswagner3621]

My dad, now retired, used to work as a topographer in agricultural and forest areas here in Mexico. We do have our own amount of venomous snakes in the wilderness, so he and his coworkers had to take measures to avoid bites, like wearing boots and bringing snake bites antidote in their first-aid kit. However, they always avoid snakes when a late friend of my dad, Mr. Guillermo, used to feel goosebumps from nowhere. Every time when Mr. Guillermos's goose bumps came, they always found a snake ahead in their way. They never knew why was that, but I do suspect that Mr. Guillermo had a gene or a random mutation that made him highly allergic to snakes, and that was what saved my dad and their coworkers a multiple times from getting bitten by rattlesnakes and coral snakes.

[@karmanderdimdung223]

peter tingle but for snakes.

[@DuudeWhatDoesMineSay]

I don't wanna be that guy, but Guillermo didn't have super powers mkay?

[@botch3z]

@@DuudeWhatDoesMineSay his snakey senses were tingling

[@nenmaster5218]

@@DuudeWhatDoesMineSay Veritasium Fans, I have the Hobby to recommen Science-KZbinrs to Fans of Science-KZbin-Channels. What do you say to this fact about Me?

[@KhanMann66]

@@DuudeWhatDoesMineSay It’s called gut instinct. All apes have a natural fear of serpent’s including humans.

[@fragglet]

I'm just glad to see that the cages have physical locks and not fancy electronic ones. I've seen the Jurassic Park movies and I know that doesn't end well

[@ShutterAuthority]

Incredible stuff! Would it be possible to use some kind of suit or protective covering that makes sure the person handling can't get bit? Or better yet a robot that can do everything on its own.

[@2009mouser]

Just a guess. But I'd think the answer is similar to a lot of other things that don't wear gloves when you'd expect them to. You lose a lot of sense and motor control through gloves, which means you lose control. And by far having absolute control is paramount. Additionally, if a snake did get through a glove, it's not getting out easily, which means it's stuck on the glove injecting even more venom into you (just like you don't want to use gloves with certain power tools, because you risk them getting caught in the machinery and they make things worse). As for robots, while we're certainly getting there with them, we don't have easily accessible bots that can delicately handle these animals. They need to be handled firmly but gently, which is just an ability that hasn't been imparted on everyday bots very well.

[@EvilTim1911]

I was also quite surprised to see basically no protective gear when handling the most venomous snakes in the world.

[@sserpentsoul5980]

As mentioned by above, you can't use a glove on the hand holding the snake, as it would slip out. You could use gloves on the hand holding the glas, as its the most likely to get bit. Apart from that, when working with spitting cobras it is mandatory to wear eye protection.

[@Chazinthius]

@@2009mouser or like metal?

[@philsurtees]

I think the machines are busy taking over other people's jobs at the moment aren't they?

[@t_asty]

The fact that snakes can probably break glass with enough effort makes me much more concerned than I should be

[@DxBlack]

Hey...they didn't want them damn snakes on that damn plane for a reason...

[@thatkindcoder7510]

The chance of a snake breaking into your house and biting you while you're asleep is low... ...but never zero

[@Gabinhoohnibag]

I remember seeing Bear Grylls making a snake attack his shoe, we don't realize how quick they are, no way you can dodge their bite

[@wizard_dynamo]

@@thatkindcoder7510 Now I need to learn to milk them while I am asleep.

[@implicationsunpleasant3568]

If its any solace the snake probably hurt itself pretty badly doing that. It was probably just trying to bite the kid not realizing theres an invisible forcefield in the way.

[@AsmodeusT]

Mr Zac Bower is one of the world's most unsung heroes. I applaud your bravery and dedication, the world is a little safer thanks to your work.

[@godnyx117]

People like Zac and his team are the hidden heroes the world will never learn! I Thank them from the bottom of my heart and I wish them every happiness in their life!

[@PenkoAngelov]

Zac is simply amazing! Handles snakes like a pro... oh, wait, he is... like it's just another day at work... oh, wait, it is... like a champ - yeah, that's it, perfect! From that little bit of conversation he showed great pride in his work, exceptional personality, sincerity, honesty and not being ashamed to show fear... and being a funny guy to be around. The right amount of self confidence to know his abilities and limits. Hats off, man... hats off!

[@Pragmatic_Optimist_MCR]

What an on point description. I didn't know how to explain why I find Zac so amazing, thankfully you found the right words

[@Voltaron.]

Why do I feel like I'll like you in person 😅. Such a detailed comment.

[@PenkoAngelov]

@@Voltaron. Thank you! I hope that I won't disappoint. :)

[@danielclv97]

Can we appreciate the guy who discovered he is allergic to antivenoms but is STILL working with deadly snakes every day after 3 years? I mean, he was lucky it was just a scratch, I'm not sure if a full bite could be dealt with his allergy...

[@plcflame]

And to spice things up, the snakes produce not only the most powerful venom, but far more venom than others. One small mistake, one day a little sleepy and that's your last day

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

I guess a severe allergic reaction is more survivable than the venom.

[@bboyairrick]

@@plcflame yea that first venom draw was crazy to see really how much venom they inject into their victims so frickin fast.

[@Sn00pzor]

He worked for 10 years 7 years incharge and got scratched 3 years ago

[@artificiallyflavord5588]

I mean, milking snakes ends up killing them in the end so he's getting his payback either way

[@lvds5910]

I went here during my trip to Australia last year and (like everyone) I got the opportunity to buy tickets to visit the venom extraction facilities. I decided not to do it, but regretted it soon after traveling further South. After watching this I regret it even more. This guy is so knowledgeable, yet so funny.

[@SamePaul]

14:51 That was definitely the strongest part of this clip! Seriously, this guy deserved my highest respect 100% right here. As usually, Derek, rare video - high quality. The best YT channel :)

[@Varizen87]

When I was an Undergrad, someone from the Kentucky Reptile Park was invited to do a guest lecture for one of my classes, and I got to see a Diamond Back Rattle Snake milked live. It's a very intense experience seeing it. They do NOT waste that venom though. They rarely do such demonstrations, and the venom immediately had to be packed in dry ice to preserve it. The specific guy was also missing several fingers, but not a one was lost to an animal. They had been lost to motorcycle and factory accidents. You gotta respect these people.

[@wajoriahpanahcnak1382]

Props to you, Zac and all of the people made this amazingly beautiful thing happen. I love snake but Oh boy they're deadly.

[@leoengel1547]

I lived in Australia for five years straight (as an European) and this Aussie-bloke-snake-milker makes me miss this incredible country and its people even more. What a legend. Great video as usual!

[@shubhsrivastava4417]

Derek was so happy to meet and milk a snake that he shrieked. A true Australian mate!

[@MajWinters100]

Bro, I laughed at Derek's laughter. It was just way too funny his reaction when the first snake came near him

[@bussinesse544]

its so lovely to see people like Zac in this world , standing and dealing with dangerious reptiles to serve humanity , all my respect to this man

[@neilsamuel5268]

Zac: "I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" Doctors: "I'm not crazy enough to handle snakes after spending a day in ER because of a scratch from one of them either. Good Trade!"

[@randomname4726]

ER? Try ICU & Resus bay... a tad worse.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

"Dammit, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a snake wrangler!"

[@lore.keeper]

Dude Zac is a great guy, endangering himself almost daily to make antidotes available. Big props to him 👏🏻

[@trizgo_]

2:24 i was NOT prepared for that sound to come out of Derek's mouth 😂

[@blu3ci]

Lol

[@Rockmaster867]

10:38 and he went back to continue his job. Aussies are another breed

[@joemoore1998]

I’m actually glad to see that he’s still nervous handling these snakes. It’s good to not become complacent in this job!

[@TigerLily61811]

Australian Snake Guy: "This is the most dangerous room in Australia Also Australian Snake Guy 15 seconds later: "So this kid was in here tapping on the glass... "

[@manubiondo5713]

The fact that they breed the snakes to produce 6 times the amount of venom of their wild brothers and still need 15 shots for one antidote is crazy to me

[@Briggsian]

And then there's the people that require multiple vials of antivenin during treatment.

[@donc-m4900]

multi , Like Zac.

[@thelazyrabbit4220]

I think they need so much cause horses are big animals, and so to build antivenom, you need gradually increase to soo much venom to get decent amount of antivenom.

[@manubiondo5713]

@@thelazyrabbit4220 that makes sense actually

[@basseldahdouh8736]

Zack: im allergic to antivenom Also zack: so this right here is the most venomous snake on the planet, beautiful patterns

[@smooth3333]

Also also Zac: I'm not smart enough to be a doctor

[@borysnijinski331]

No such thing as antivenom…it is antivenin.

[@nikkibhashkar6327]

I'm surprised that the fact that Australia has polyvalent antivenom didn't come up. Basically it's made to be used on multiple species snake bites, so in case of envenomation by an unknown species it's used in most of the country. It's not our only antivenom but it's pretty cool.

[@tinto278]

Why do you have blue hair?

[@refindoazhar1507]

Isn't polyvalent antivenom usually the more generic one? From my past lecture, (at least according to my prof) it's widely available because 1) the species of snake is often unknown, and 2) the specific antivenom might not be available, so a polyvalent mix is made out of the antivenom of several very common, very venomous snake. Logically, they might not be as effective as a monovalent one because some of the content are useless against a specific snake venom.

[@DontReadThisNow]

@@tinto278 I guess we’ll never know 😞

[@tinto278]

@@DontReadThisNow She looks like the kind of person that would use the term birthing parent and use a gender neutral bathrooms.

[@DontReadThisNow]

@@tinto278 true and she literally fits the stereotype 🤣

[@DieFlabbergast]

Human: "Here, you can have your red blood cells back!" Horse: "Gee, thanks!"

[@lewismassie]

"The day I stop [trembling] after a milking is the day I quit" This man knows his stuff. Some things _should_ scare the crap outta you

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Zac doesn't need to have extreme hobbies because his body will produce all the adrenaline he can ever need during normal business hours.

[@paulkocyla1343]

This guy moves like a cat, focuses like an eagle and seems to enjoy playing with death, while keeping this casual relaxed mood. Australia 😀

[@Robert-cu9bm]

That's why Australia leads the way, easy to find laid back people to do the job.

[@thefinger1776]

Australia seems nice, But I heard that the air pollution in Sydney is really bad

[@onemillionpercent]

love this description

[@moumous87]

2:25 so wholesome to see Derek so genuine excited like a kid!

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I think that's actually hysteric laugh caused by the fear. If that snake were to bite Zac causing his grip to release, he would be the next one in the line.

[@chrislive1586]

13:15 Horse part. - Great informational video! That handler is brave!

[@heinthura1644]

As a Burmese myself, I didn't know that the history of antivenom is somehow related to my country. Really cool to learn about that. And Zac is such a cool guy.

[@waynesoe7383]

Me too

[@bdmenne]

Male or female Burmese?

[@heinthura1644]

@@bdmenne Im a guy

[@mr.snaplles5964]

Burmese python or Burmese human ?

[@heinthura1644]

@@mr.snaplles5964 Cat, I am a Burmese cat

[@ramizr]

Mad respect for Zac ! these lines are absolutely legendary "I'm not smart enough to be a doctor, but I can swing a snake pretty good" "The moment I stop doing that after a milking is the day I quit"

[@jaredguerra2222]

Zac Bower now is a great new hero for me along an incredible group of herpetological conservation educators and scientists such as Bryan Fry, Romulus Whitaker, the late Bill Haast, and Steve Irwin. There are many more heros but only so many characters allotted.

[@zacbower4505]

I don’t come anywhere close to the others you mentioned but hopefully one day I will

[@DeepSingh-xb6hj]

@@zacbower4505 You are a legend Sir. You are saving countless lives. Knowing how risky & life threatening that task is, but still doing for the sake of others'....Great Sir. Proud to have such humans.

[@anishtheripper3958]

@@zacbower4505 sir love and respect for you from india. You are really doing a life risking work in your lab just to save people lives and playing with these creatures is not everyone's cup of tea. So yeah thanks and kudos for your dedicated work. Hats off sir

[@anishtheripper3958]

@@DeepSingh-xb6hj hey i am also from india bro. Love seeing veritasium channel

[@MrKruz3]

@@zacbower4505 and humble to boot... what an absolute unit!

[@aroundandround]

7:13 “So, stupidly toxic”: Derek taking air notes!

[@coolguy-zm7tn]

Respect to this man, its because of passionate, humble, and motivated people that life sustains

[@grimmshredsanguinus2915]

be like zac

[@神圣英明伟大的习近平]

确实