In this thrilling episode of The Bush Bee Man, join Mark as he visits James from Whale Labs to explore the intriguing process of bee venom harvesting. Witness the ingenious method that safely extracts venom, turning a simple bee sting into a valuable resource for cosmetics and medical research.
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In this electrifying episode of The Bush Bee Man, Mark pays a visit to James, the mastermind behind Whale Labs. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of bee venom collection. Watch as James demonstrates his innovative method of harvesting venom using a uniquely designed collector that is safe for bees and highly efficient and profitable.
The highlight of the episode is James’ unique venom collector that mimics a guitar string system. When the bees walk on a glass plate at the hive entrance, embedded wires vibrate, coaxing the bees to sting the glass and release their venom, which quickly crystallizes. The best part? This method ensures the bees’ stingers don’t get stuck, allowing them to return safely to their hive.
Witness the marvel of scraping off crystallised venom, a highly valuable resource used in cosmetics and medical research. With raw venom selling for $80 – $100 per gram and certain extracted components fetching up to $1500 per microgram, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone curious about the commercial aspects of beekeeping.
Join Mark and James as they showcase the power of innovation and how a simple sting can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Don’t miss out on this captivating journey that combines technology, nature, and the ever-thrilling world of bees.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 James Watts
02:16 Bee Venom Collector
05:50 Uses for Bee Venom
10:18 Timelapse
10:57 Removing Bee Venom Collector
12:08 Harvesting Bee Venom
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