Reader Phssthpok left a comment on yesterday's post about the German snake-charmer killed by a French Aspic viper. He provided the link to this short video clip, showing what adder venom does to human blood. I found it fascinating. I can't embed it here, thanks to YouTube's age restrictions, so you'll have to go to the link to watch it. Recommended.
Thanks, Phssthpok! Very useful information. (BTW, did anyone ever tell you your screen name might sound a bit like an angry viper hissing, then taking a bite? Just listen: Phssth . . . POK!)
Peter
'Phssthpok' is a character in the excellent sci-fi book 'Protector' by Larry Niven.
ReplyDeleteJeebas! That was horrifying! You do link to some fascinating stuff. Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteYeah Larry Niven-- You should know that!
ReplyDeleteI've generally heard the name likened more to the opening of a drink can (drink...NOT BEER...real beer does not come in 'cans').
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Obscene but needed to see to understand. Now I understand.
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