Mark O'Shea stable after King Cobra bite

Television personality, zookeeper, and frequent kingsnake.com guest Mark O'Shea was airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital after being bitten by a king cobra on Sunday afternoon at the West Midlands Safari Park, in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK.

Mark in stable condition and expected to be released on Monday, according to the BBC.

Best known in the United States as the host of the Discovery Channel series "O'Shea's Big Adventure," Mark was bitten as he tried to feed the 14-year-old female snake called Sleeping Beauty. West Midlands Safari Park Director Bob Lawrence described the bite as "a minor nip." Lawrence said O'Shea had been with another member of staff when he was bitten, and that a full investigation would be carried out into the incident.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said O'Shea had already received "excellent first aid" from Safari Park staff, who immobilized his leg and had anti-venom ready to administer if needed.

Over the years Mark has been a frequent contributor here at kingsnake.com, participating in web radio interviews, live chats with fans, posting to our forums, and even brainstorming about the site over a few pints. Everyone here -- me, the staff, volunteers, and members -- wishes Mark a speedy recovery.

To read more, check out the article on the BBC website.