One man. Twelve episodes. Zero fear. Nigel's about to make you love things that could kill you.
Season 3 • Episode 4
LatestSnakes are highly-adapted to survive in the scorching deserts of Arabia, and Nigel's skills are tested to find his top ten. Will the saw-scaled viper's venom and lightning reflexes be a match for the backwards strike of the puff adder?
Adventurous naturalist and all round snake lover Nigel Marven takes a look at some of the world's most lethal snakes.
Acting
Nigel's genuine terror-to-wonder reactions, unscripted and perfect
Cinematography
Extreme close-ups of venom delivery you can't unsee
Practical Effects
Actual wild snake wrangling, no CGI nonsense
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nigel was originally a BBC producer who quit to become on-camera talent after realizing he was more reckless than the hosts he hired.
The series directly revived interest in herpetology tourism in Costa Rica and Australia after airing, with spike in 'snake handling experience' bookings.
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