Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Kentucky Reptile Zoo See many types of venomous snakes from around the world, watch a live venom extraction, or take a breather with our turtles! Over 85 species on exhibit!

06/03/2026

Bushmaster venom extractions plus a bonus! Lachesis muta.

06/02/2026

The Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases (JVATiTD) is proudly part of the Center for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (CEVAP).
Recently, CEVAP launched a book chronicling the center's history, titled "Dos venenos aos remédios - trinta anos de resiliência, empreendedorismo & inovação".
The work highlights CEVAP's research journey in transforming toxins into medicines, driving innovation, and achieving scientific advancements, including the founding of JVATiTD in 1995.
Authored by five researchers and featuring numerous testimonials, it is an essential read for anyone looking to pursue a career in science.
To get your copy, contact the center!
Sources: Notícias CEVAP

06/02/2026

Bushmasters ( Lachesis muta ) venom extractions and egg laying.

06/02/2026

Bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) finally egg count and removal . She laid 12 eggs.

06/02/2026

Impressive, fast strike from Malayan pit viper during venom extraction- Calloselasma rhodostoma

06/01/2026

Another Bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) laying eggs today second clutch this year from two females on venom production line. This female actually laid 4 eggs last year that hatched.

06/01/2026

Findlay Ewing Russell (1919–2011)

A true polymath, Dr. Russell was a distinguished physician, neurosurgeon, toxicologist, and a founding figure of modern toxinology. After serving as an army medic during World War II, he earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University in 1952.

Throughout his prolific career, he spearheaded the advancement of polyvalent crotalid antivenoms, fundamentally transforming snakebite treatment protocols. His scientific legacy is vast, encompassing numerous publications, medical patents, and having several arachnid species named in his honor.

As a founding member and the inaugural president of the International Society on Toxinology, Dr. Russell dedicated his life to the study of toxins and venomous animals. His expertise had a truly global reach: he served as a consultant for the World Health Organization, Doctors Without Borders, and the National Science Foundation. In 1974, his multidisciplinary impact was recognized by NASA with the Skylab Achievement Award.

In recognition of his monumental contributions, the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy established the Findlay E. Russell Distinguished Citizen Award in 1992, honoring him as its first recipient.

Sources: The University of Arizona; Kingsnake; Toxicon.

06/01/2026

Malayan pit vipers ( Calloselasma rhodostoma) venom extractions for antivenom development.

06/01/2026

Sunda king cobra venom extractions- Ophiophagus bungarus

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