The secret ingredient in a snake antivenom? Llamas.

Their antibodies may combat venom from some of the world's deadliest species. There are over 300,000 venomous snakebites reported in sub-Saharan Africa every year. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Most of today's snakebite antivenoms are far from perfect. Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across multiple snake species .