America's Deadly Obsession: Snakes
Film Summary
60:00 mins
Science & Nature
/ Wildlife
North America
Brief Summary
We love them, and we hate them. Snakes inspire our worst nightmares, but they also fascinate us. Perhaps it's because they're so totally unlike us, so exotic… and potentially deadly. This one-hour film examines how Americans relate to poisonous native serpents - from rattlesnakes to water moccasins to cobras - as well as the deadly assortment of foreign species imported for collectors and pet owners. Scientists and snake experts discuss the myths and realities of the dangers posed by poisonous snakes, and snakebite victims recount their gruesome stories of near-death experiences. In Florida, we go on patrol with Venom One, a fire-rescue team that specializes in providing antivenom to snakebite victims. And in Kansas, we visit a Rattlesnake Roundup, where locals and tourists get the chance for a close look at thousands of the creatures that both terrify and enthrall them.
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