Milked Venoms
Most venoms are collected directly from the fang, stinger, proboscis or whatever by milking. Procedures vary but the animals are typically anesthetized with carbon dioxide, mild electric shocks are used to stimulate venom release and the venom is collected directly from the fangs using numerous precautions to avoid contamination by other secretions.
Harvested venoms are typically clear colorless fluids that lyophilize (freeze-dry) to white powdery pellets.
Venom Glands and Extracts