Horizon S19E01 · The Secret of the Snake

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Profile of the snake, which presents a close-up look at how it kills and digests it's prey. Also shows how snake venom could be used in the treatment of many human ailments.

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1. 1 1. The Secret of the Snake1982-01-11 · 1h 0mProfile of the snake, which presents a close-up look at how it kills and digests it's prey. Also shows how snake venom could be used in the treatment of many human ailments.
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