How old is Steve Ludwin?

Business Insider/Claudia Romeo Steve Ludwin, a 49-year-old semi-retired punk musician who looks no older than 35, has been injecting himself with potentially deadly snake venom for nearly 30 years.

Can a human become immune to snake venom?

Among humans The acquisition of human immunity against snake venom is ancient (from around 60 CE, Psylli tribe). Research into development of vaccines that will lead to immunity is ongoing.

What happened venom man?

For the last 30 years, Steve Ludwin has carried out his controversial practice of collecting venom and injecting himself with it. From vipers to cobras, the snakes that have donated venom for Steve’s experiments have pushed his body to the limit. He has even been hospitalised after overdosing on the toxic substances.

How old was Steve Ludwin when he was bitten?

Growing up in Connecticut, Ludwin was always fascinated by the reptiles, sketching his first one at the age of three. Walking home from school one day, at the age of six, he was bitten by a non-venomous garter snake, which left him in agony.

How often does Steve Ludwin inject himself with venom?

Around 100,000 people around the world die from snake bites every year, and another 250,000 are permanently disabled, but these statistics don’t seem to scare Steve Ludwin. Every week for the past 23 years he has been injecting a venom cocktail from the world’s most dangerous snakes, trying to train his antibodies to resist the poison.

Why does Steve Ludwin play tennis every week?

Ludwin, 50, originally from California, says he has not suffered from cold or flu for 13 years and is convinced it’s down to his unorthodox medication. And he claims there are other health benefits too. ‘I play tennis every week with a friend who’s a lot younger.

When did Steve Ludwin start milking snakes?

Ludwin, who moved to London in 1987, is now also a master in the art of snake milking. His technique involves putting clingfilm over a shot glass and getting the snake to release its venom at just the right moment so it will squirt into the receptacle.