Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode (Hospital Takeover S1 E8). The doctors explain how snake venom affects the body and how doctors treat a bite -- a vivid lesson in animals and the human body. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
Ages 9+Scary moments
Features venomous snakes and snakebite first aid -- mild scary moments; preview first.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Snake venom is powerful science -- here's what it does and how doctors fight it.
- What does snake venom do inside a body?
- Why is quick medical help important after a bite?
- How do doctors make medicine to treat snakebites?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: venom, snake, antivenom, bite, treatment.
Try it: Write one reason a snakebite needs a doctor fast, using a word from the video.