Author: RT

FANG-tastic idea or terribly toxic? Snake handler INJECTS himself with venom (VIDEOS) Snake lover Steve Ludwin is so entranced by reptiles that he’s been injecting himself with their venom for 30 years. Doctors are baffled that he hasn’t succumbed to the potent toxins, while researchers hope he can help save lives. Ludwin’s risky practice is helping scientists to develop an antivenom based on his antibodies. He introduced RT UK’s ICYMI to his unusual collection of reptiles, including the rarest lizard on Earth and a snake with an incredibly toxic bite.  The green tree viper is native to parts of Asia and its venom is seriously dangerous to humans. However, that hasn’t deterred Ludwin from harvesting his snake’s venom and jabbing himself in the arm w...

#BritainHasExploded and #brexitriots trending, as social media ridicules Brexit deadline-day predictions October 31 was supposed to be Brexit Day for the people of Britain and, failing that, many predicted there’d be riots, even that the country would explode, as one Tory MP forewarned. Twitter is out in force mocking the doomsters. During an appearance on the BBC’s Politics Live show in September, hardline Brexiteer Mark Francois warned that “if we don't leave on the 31st October, this country will explode.” READ MORE: BoJo’s Brexit deal would smash £70bn hole in UK economy - the size of Wales Furthermore, PM Boris Johnson was accused later that month of irresponsibility by Labour Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer for “whipping up the idea of ri...