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How To Dry Snake Venom??

Agkistro Jun 07, 2004 12:32 PM

does anyone know of any articles relating to this topic?

thanks
AK

Replies (1)

epidemic Jun 25, 2004 03:59 PM

The preferred method for dryng venom would be lypholization (freeze drying)using a lypholizer.
Some labs utilize a desiccator as well to dry venom under vacuum as well.
It is highly recommended that venom extraction not be conducted except by qualified individuals, as doing such is much more dangerous then handling venomous specimens, which should also be conducted strictly by qualified individuals.

Jeff

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