Hungarian herpetologist Zoltan Takacs has been fascinated by snakes since childhood – and the more lethal, the better. Now, he’s out to prove his latest theory -- that venom does more than kill. Zoltan believes that enzymes in venom help snakes digest their prey. To prove it, Zoltan needs venom samples from the field – and he’s got the ideal candidate in mind. The Gaboon viper is the undisputed king of all vipers and produces more venom than any other snake in the world. To collect these samples, Zoltan heads out on a two-month expedition deep into the remote rainforests of Cameroon.

Hungarian herpetologist Zoltan Takacs has been fascinated by snakes since ...