The Unbelievable Journey of Tim Friede

Prepare to be amazed! Tim Friede, a daring American who has injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades, is at the heart of groundbreaking medical research. Scientists are hailing the antibodies found in his blood as the key to developing an "unparalleled" antivenom that could revolutionize treatments for snakebites.

Turning Pain into Progress

With over 200 snake bites and more than 700 venom injections under his belt, Friede’s extreme endeavors were initially aimed at building immunity for safer snake handling. But what began as a personal quest has morphed into something far greater—potentially saving thousands of lives. Every year, snakebites claim up to 14,000 lives and leave many more with lifelong disabilities.

A New Kind of Antivenom