Antivenom, also known as antivenin, is an umbrella term for purified antibodies which work against venoms or parts of venoms.

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

Snake venom contains many proteins that damage the body, though key toxic sites often remain similar across species.

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