I Was Bitten
7.7
2008
Documentary
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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Episode 6 : Episode 6
September. 17,2009
A tiger shark crashes a wedding, a normally harmless snake delivers a potentially deadly bite and a beloved family pet turns on a woman.
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Episode 5 : A woman is mauled by a tiger
November. 10,2009
People who have been bitten by animals, such as tigers, snakes and even an elephant, share their experiences.
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Episode 4 : Danger can lurk in one's backyard
March. 01,2009
Backyard creatures attack.
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Episode 3 : Most Extreme Bites
February. 11,2009
Examining extreme bites, including wounds inflicted by snakes and mountain lions.
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Episode 2 : Episode 2
November. 23,2008
The bites of great-white sharks and grizzly bears are examined.
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Episode 1 : Effects of venom on the body
August. 31,2008
First-person descriptions of near-fatal bites and stings are recounted in the opener.
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