Venom in Vegas - Meet Donald's Roommates

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Animal adventurer and venom expert Donald Schultz takes us on a tour of his current home and introduces us to some of his deadliest roommates.

Donald will be doing more than simply existing alongside these dangerous snakes. He'll be working with them hands-on every day, extracting venom that will be shipped around the world so research for venom variation and potential pharmaceutical use can continue. And when hes not milking venomous snakes with his bare hands, hell be conducting cutting-edge tests to measure, for example, the potency of venom, the depth of fang penetration, and the strike range of the worlds fastest snakes, through the use of high-speed cameras.

Usually what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas, said Marjorie Kaplan, president and general manager of Animal Planet Media. But were hoping this event will slither its way into the headlines. Our goal for VENOM IN VEGAS is to get the best marketing and press for these maligned and misunderstood reptiles, and to spotlight the kind of groundbreaking event television viewers can expect from the new Animal Planet.

Every year, more than 100,000 snake bite victims die because the antivenom that could save them isnt available or is in short supply, noted Schultz. Not only do I want to raise global awareness of the urgent need for anti-venom in developing countries, I want to push myself and test the boundaries of human/serpentine co-habitation. While this might be an average persons nightmare, this is truly my dream!

While theres no guarantee even a venom veteran like Donald wont be bitten, Animal Planet has readied a team of world-class experts should something go wrong with Donald or any of the snakes. Hell be working with Dr. Jeremy Sabatini, a veterinarian with extensive reptile experience; Dr. Sean Bush, envenomation expert and professor of emergency medicine at Loma Linda University; and Dr. Bruce Young, associate professor of biology at Washburn University. While living in the box, Schultz might just manage to squeeze in some fun when some famous guests stop by And he has a specialized armored outfit to give to visitors who might want to get in the box and visit with him and the snakes.

Animal Planet is partnering with the University of Arizonas Venom Immunochemistry, Pharmacology and Emergency Response Institute (VIPER) on the VENOM IN VEGAS event. On AnimalPlanet.com consumers will find links to venom information and be able to donate to VIPERs research initiatives. After the event, certain snakes and venom will be donated to VIPER, whose affiliated scientists will give them good homes while developing new ways to diagnose and treat snakebites and scorpion stings.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Donald Schultz
• 10 Days in a Box
• Venomous Snakes
• Wild Recon
• Venom Vegas

[frizeo]

Most likely they fed and took the venom out of the poisonous snakes before they put them in. I doubt he'll put himself in this room otherwise. Just one bite from a random snake in that room can kill him in a few minutes

[AnimalPlanetTV]

@Frizeo - check out the description for more details. The snakes are venomous and he'll be extracting venom from them from time to time. There is also a very elaborate medical protocol in the event that Donald is bitten.

[binky8698]

HE IS SO FUCKING HOT.

[Forsakenguitarist90]

wow...what Donald is doing is really admirable...raising awareness about snakes and trying to ease the tension between snakes and humans...anything that helps save these creatures is brilliant

[iHacksorzz]

I'm not so worried about him as i am about the weaker snakes getting eaten by bigger snakes or venomous snakes...if the rattler bites the big python...pythons dead.

[chesleycareystar]

thats COEXISTING :)

[chesleycareystar]

@frizeo a box jellyfish can kill him in a few minutes. venomous snakes knows how to use their venom

[paulnicolae25]

who knows where i can download the full show , please share the link ?????

[POTTERMUSICALitalia]

He's hot, adorable and he loves animals. What could you want more?

[EverHeardOfSlade]

I'm a snake... make me your roomate.

[CoaTLXoXoUhQu1]

WHERE IS DOCTOR SEAN BUSH? HE WAS THE BEST PART OF THAT SHOW! I WISH I COULD SEE HIM AGAIN ON TV :(

[josipa173]

DONALD YOU ARE GOD!!!! ( and very,very sexy)

[ImMrStealYoGurl]

and i thought my roommate was creepy in college.

[IanJamesG]

surely sme of these snakes would eat each other