Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit facility in Slade, Kentucky, that specializes in venomous reptiles and the acquisition of venom through a process called venom extraction.[1] The venom is collected for use in medical research programs as well as for the production of anti-serum. The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is owned by Jim Harrison.[2][3][4] The zoo has been featured on PBS, Animal Planet and National Geographic Channel.[5]

References

  1. ^ "409 Snakes a gift full of venom". Daily News. November 29, 2001. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  2. ^ "Kentucky man 'milks' 600 to 1,000 venomous snakes a week". Kentucky.com. December 19, 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Venomous Visitors, Kentucky Zookeeper has Rare Caribbean Vipers to Study". Lexington Herald-Leader. February 21, 2004.
  4. ^ "Trainer bitten while treating a King Cobra". The Madison Courier. October 30, 1999. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  5. ^ Parks, Kathy (March 16, 2009). "Exploring Kentucky's Natural Bridge State Resort Park". Our Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2013.

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