1.   Research at the University of Technology in Sydney has identified a protein serum in snake blood that is able to inhibit the toxic activity of the venom.

2.   Some Chinese believe snake blood and other parts will improve their health.

3.   Some people also drink snake blood, believing it can cure ailments ranging from backaches to impotency.

4.   Snakes blood is credited with a series of nutritious virtues, especially softening the skin.