‘Venom Hunters’ returns tomorrow, check out sneak peek video
VENOM HUNTERS (Series Premiere) Wednesday, Feb. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) on Discovery
BRAVE SNAKE HUNTERS RISK THEIR LIVES TO CHASE THE WORLD’S MOST VENOMOUS SNAKES IN NEW SERIES ‘VENOM HUNTERS’ PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT 10/9c ON DISCOVERY
Check out the new clip below.
The demand for snake venom is at an all-time high as it is now being used to not only create anti-venom to save lives, but also a key part of cutting edge medical research. Under pressure to keep up with demand, three teams of venom hunters risk their lives traveling the globe in search of the deadliest snakes known to man.
Venom Hunters photo courtesy of Discovery Channel
From the Florida swamplands and the plains of Oklahoma, to the Australian outback and Arizona desert, the fearless venom experts will put their lives on the line to track, catch and harvest the venom from these deadly reptiles. The demand for venom is at an all-time high as it is now being used to not only create anti-venom, but also as a key part of cutting-edge medical research that aims to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. With over 600 species of venomous snakes worldwide, these hunters will be risking their lives with every step – one wrong move could be their last.
Meet the four teams of VENOM HUNTERS:
- Tim Fitzer (53), Kevin Baker (52) and Hannah Lockhart (27): Tim Fitzer from Tulsa, OK is a Native American taxidermist, snake hunter and all-around outdoorsman. He has been bitten by venomous snakes five times and works alongside his close friend and teammate of 35 years Kevin Baker and tough newcomer Hannah Lockhart.
- Ed Chapman (76) and Justin Bottrell (34)
Ed Chapman from Miami, FL is a legend within the venom collection and research community. Top labs and medical researchers from all over the world seek out Ed’s high-quality snakes, so in order to keep up with the increasing demand, he has brought on an apprentice, Justin Bottrell. Together, this duohas traveled all over America, keeping clients’ shelves stocked and Ed’s business booming.
- Dan Massey (45) and Melanie Massey (43)
Husband and wife team Dan and Melanie Massey from Sahuarita, AZ are inspired by their love of science, research and animal conservation. Although Dan is a bilateral amputee, he sees his prosthetic legs as an advantage, so not even injury will slow down the team.
- Brian Barczyk (45) and Chewy (47):
Brian Barczyk from Shelby Township, MI has over 25 years of experience breeding and working with over 30,000 snakes and also owns one of the largest reptile collections in the world. His teammate Chewy is an expert in handling non-venomous snakes, so he has a lot to learn from Brian.
VENOM HUNTERS is produced for Discovery Channel by Authentic Entertainment. For Authentic Entertainment, Deb Ridpath serves as executive producer.
