Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit business 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. 29 November 2001. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  2. "Kentucky man 'milks' 600 to 1,000 venomous snakes a week". Kentucky.com. 19 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. "VENOMOUS VISITORS, KENTUCKY ZOOKEEPER HAS RARE CARIBBEAN VIPERS TO STUDY". Lexington Herald-Leader. 21 February 2004.
  4. "Trainer bitten while treating a King Cobra". The Madison Courier. 30 October 1999. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  5. Parks, Kathy (16 March 2009). "Exploring Kentucky's Natural Bridge State Resort Park". Our Tribune. Retrieved 21 February 2013.



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