Tim Friede, a self-taught snake expert from California, injected himself with snake venom 654 times over 18 years and later contributed his blood. Friede spoke to CNN's Laura Coates about his process. https://cnn.it/3GyS6eT | CNN

A giant snake was seen swimming through floodwaters in southern Thailand, following torrential rains. A huge storm has battered the region bringing floodwater of more than eight feet high and killing at least 33, according to government officials cited by Reuters. | CNN International