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Old 22-02-2008, 02:12 AM
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David Williams stopped by on the SHHS Website to plug this ABC News documentary



Hi all,

ABC Television in Australia have screened a documentary about some of the work I do in Papua New Guinea, and the film is now available online for FREE download at:

Foreign Correspondent - 19/02/2008: PNG Snakes - Dangerous Liaisons

The film investigates the high cost of antivenom in PNG, and uncovers the first evidence that unscrupulous pharmaceutical firms are illegally importing and selling Indian (Haffkine) polyvalent antivenom - which they falsely claim will work against venoms from PNG snakes.

The immediate aftermath of my recent Papuan taipan bite is also featured in this film and is a good example of the fact that no matter how much experience you may have, mistakes can be potentially lethal.

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what a fascinating video. one that definitely makes you think about the consequences you could be facing when getting into keeping hots, which i am at the moment!
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scary stuff, good video
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fantastic video!
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Am I being a moron?? Can't figure out how to download it!
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couldnt see the video but the transcrip and the info was very interesting.

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at the bottom of the page click win broadband

shame my wireless internet is so slow!!!!!

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