I Was Bitten

2008 – 2009
Ended
Documentary
~1h / ep
1 season
10.0/10

The subtitle "... And Somehow Survived" could accompany this series that goes around the world to tell the stories of victims of near-fatal animal bites, stories bolstered with actual photos and video footage. From the arid deserts of the Southwestern United States to the lethal waters of Australia, I Was Bitten features victims of the most intense, gruesome, near fatal bites from around the world - with actual photo and video footage. Both the victims and the doctors involved in saving them are interviewed, and the the fascinating science behind the bite is explored, which reveals the devastating aftermath of lethal toxins in the human body.

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Latest: Season 1 · 2008

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First-person accounts of near-fatal bites and stings.

E1. Effects of venom on the body
Aug 31, 2008 · 60m
First-person descriptions of near-fatal bites and stings are recounted in the opener.
E2. Episode 2
Nov 23, 2008 · 60m
The bites of great-white sharks and grizzly bears are examined.
E3. Most Extreme Bites
Feb 11, 2009 · 60m
Examining extreme bites, including wounds inflicted by snakes and mountain lions.
E4. Danger can lurk in one's backyard
Mar 1, 2009 · 60m
Backyard creatures attack.
E5. A woman is mauled by a tiger
Nov 10, 2009 · 60m
People who have been bitten by animals, such as tigers, snakes and even an elephant, share their experiences.
E6. Episode 6
Sep 17, 2009 · 60m
A tiger shark crashes a wedding, a normally harmless snake delivers a potentially deadly bite and a beloved family pet turns on a woman.