The Sonoran Desert toad’s venom can induce a psychedelic experience so vivid that some people call it the “God molecule”

The Sonoran Desert toad’s venom can induce a psychedelic experience so vivid that some people call it the “God molecule”

The Sonoran Desert toad excretes a substance that can provide a vivid psychedelic experience, dubbed the “God molecule” by some. However, the largest native toad in the United States is not immortal. Conservationists are now warning that the toad’s hallucinogenic toxin may be in high demand, putting the species at risk. “There’s a perception of […]

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Rattlesnakes to be skinned and “milked” of their venom for cruel entertainment

Rattlesnakes to be skinned and “milked” of their venom for cruel entertainment

Despite being an extremely cruel event, the annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater, Texas, continues to take place. Last weekend in Texas, a rattlesnake event took place, which included terrifying acts such as skinning, slaughtering, and “milking” the creatures of their venom. A contest for local young women is also organized, in which they […]

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Tar Heel State man lucky to be alive after treatment for a snake bite from one of the world’s deadliest vipers

Tar Heel State man lucky to be alive after treatment for a snake bite from one of the world’s deadliest vipers

After treatment for a snake bite from one of the world’s deadliest vipers, an unknown North Carolina man is out of the woods. The Gaboon viper, one of the world’s most venomous snakes, may be found in Sub-Saharan Africa’s rainforests and savannas. However, while caring for the snake, this Tar Heel State man was bitten […]

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