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You are right about the controversy and anecdotal stories. I did see a good expos� on the subject a few years back on Discovery or a similar channel. The MD's and researchers conclude the the bites that were "successfully" treated with shock were likely the result of "dry" bites - no significant envenomation.

Considering that our own flesh-skin, musculature, etc- is largely protein, for the electroshock therapy to work as advertised in breaking the venom protein chain, it would turn our bodies to jelly at the same time. Instead, it just will burn the crap out of you.

However, if a mamba, cobra, gaboon viper, or any such thing tags me in the bush, feel free to fry me, get the witch doctor, and the vodka and OJ if the medivac isn't handy.