Ep 5. Venom: Life or Death?
- TV-14
- December 9, 2011
- 43 min
In the season 2, episode 5 of Fatal Attractions titled "Venom: Life or Death?", viewers are taken on a chilling journey as they explore the world of venomous creatures, and the potentially fatal consequences of keeping them as pets.
The episode begins by introducing viewers to the world of venomous animals, from snakes and spiders to scorpions and centipedes. Viewers are shown the many different ways in which these creatures can be lethal, from their venomous bites and stings to their ability to overpower and suffocate their prey.
The show then moves on to explore the stories of several individuals who have chosen to keep venomous animals as pets. Viewers are introduced to a man who keeps a collection of venomous snakes in his home, including some of the deadliest species known to man. Despite the obvious dangers of keeping such animals, he is passionate about his collection and believes that with the right precautions and training, anyone can safely keep venomous snakes as pets.
However, the show also touches on the darker side of this hobby, with several stories of individuals who have suffered serious injuries or even died as a result of their interactions with venomous animals. Viewers are shown footage of a man who was bitten by one of his pet cobras and nearly died as a result. Another man is shown struggling to breathe after being stung by his pet tarantula, while a woman recounts the terrifying moment when her pet scorpion escaped from its cage and stung her.
Throughout the episode, a team of venom experts provide their insights and opinions on the dangers of keeping venomous animals as pets, as well as the precautions that should be taken if someone chooses to do so. Viewers are given a stark warning about the potential risks involved in this hobby, as well as a greater understanding of the fascinating and deadly world of venomous creatures.
In the final moments of the episode, viewers are left with a powerful message about the importance of respecting these animals and their deadly capabilities. As one expert puts it, "these animals are not to be taken lightly" and anyone who chooses to keep them as pets should do so with the utmost caution and respect. "Venom: Life or Death?" is a gripping and insightful episode that offers a sobering reminder of the lethal consequences of human curiosity and the often fatal attraction to dangerous animals.