Oshkosh venom lab hopes to debunk misconceptions, educate the public
OSHKOSH, Wi. (WBAY) - Most people would think of a venomous animal as a potentially deadly problem to be avoided. One Winnebago County lab has spent about a decade using those venoms to save lives across the world. Now they want to share how they do that with others.
"These animals yes, they are dangerous, they pose a danger they can hurt you," said Nathaniel Frank. "Number one: they don't want to. And number two: they could someday save your life or someone you love." 9 sec
Frank, born and raised in Oshkosh, owns MToxins. The company, one of only nine of its kind in the world, extracts venom from snakes, spiders, and scorpions. Those venoms are then freeze-dried and sent worldwide to produce antivenom, various medications, and for medical research. Frank says venom is being used to create blood pressure medications, nonaddictive pain medications, and more.
"We just keep finding more and more fascinating things," said Frank.
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Interesting video at link. After one of my dogs was killed by a rattler while living in Calif., I started getting anti-venom vaccinations for them. Very thankful they were available.
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From this company?
We'll be moving into copperhead & rattler country and I've some worries for our two doggos. Once, decades ago, I almost stepped on a copperhead in that area.
