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The Problem with Antivenom

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This video talks about antivenom, a medicine that helps people who get bitten by venomous snakes. It explains how antivenom is made and why it can be hard to get to everyone who needs it. Did you know that antivenom is made using the blood of horses? It's true! This video tells us all about how scientists make this special medicine. There are many different kinds of venomous snakes, so there are also many different types of antivenom. This video explains why that can be a problem.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What animal is often used to make antivenom?

Answer: Horses

Q2 How long ago did venomous snakes first evolve?

Answer: More than 170 million years ago

Q3 What does antivenom do?

Answer: It neutralizes the venom from a snake bite

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