Bite Me with Dr. Mike Leahy - 2-DVD Set ( Bite Me with Dr. Mike )

Bite Me with Dr. Mike Leahy - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Bite Me with Dr. Mike
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
352 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Giles E. Pike

Written By:
Giles E. Pike

Actors:
Mike Leahy ..... Himself - Host

Synopsis:

This series travels the globe to show travellers what not to do with tiny creatures that pack a hefty punch. Whether it is an acid-spewing ant or an explosive beetle, Dr. Mike Leahy is on the lookout for the creepiest crawlies in this action-packed series. Scouring the globe for some of the most advanced killers in the animal kingdom, Mike proves that size does not matter when it comes to posing the biggest threat to humans. Under the watchful eye of medics Mike endeavours to understand the science behind their secret weapons, and highlight how to avoid an unwanted close encounter. A doctor of virology by trade, Mike climbs a 30-metre mountain of cockroach-infested bat guano in Borneo and gets knee-deep in mud in search of tiny lethal creatures. He also gets up close and personal with nasty parasites, triple-threat lizards and a frisky fish able to weave its way right up into a humans urethra.

Season 1
Brazil S1, Ep1 23 Jun. 2009
Join virologist Mike Leahy as he explores Brazil where the tiniest animals can deliver a deadly punch. Dr Mike looks at fire ants, and invisible worms and the notorious candiru fish. He keeps at arm's length from a deceptively innocent caterpillar which can administer a nasty toxin through needle-like hairs.
Vietnam S1, Ep2 7 Jul. 2009
There is a lot to be on guard against in Vietnam from the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to jungles and paddy fields. He meets up with a deadly snake where the chance of dying for those bitten is 90%. He also provides tips for unwary travelers.
India S1, Ep3 6 Jul. 2009
Dr Mike takes a dip in the Ganges, endures leech therapy and meets monkeys with a thirst for blood. He visits Varanasi where the large populations help bugs attack the unwary.
Borneo S1, Ep4 21 Jul. 2009
The Sabah in the Malaysian region of Borneo is the perfect home for a staggering variety of killer beasts and deadly plants. Dr Mike finds out the hard way that everything is out to get you. He meets up with the giant pitcher plant that has a large opening containing a corrosive broth.
Australian Outback S1, Ep5 14 Jul. 2009
The Australian Outback is home to some of the earth's most lethal creatures. Some of these are also the smallest. Dr Mike meets up with a lethal spider and a tick that you would be best to avoid.
Coastal Australia S1, Ep6 28 Jul. 2009
Dr Mike is back in Australia, this time on the coast. With rain-forests and white sandy beaches it looks the tropical paradise. But, beware, there are things lurking that would like nothing better than to bite you with potentially lethal results.
Mexico S1, Ep7 4 Aug. 2009
Mexico is a land of tiny terrors keen to damage your travels, and your insides, in a moment. Join Mike as he puts his health and body on the line in the name of science.
USA S1, Ep8 11 Aug. 2009
Don't think you are immune in the U.S.A. From the Everglades to the deserts of Arizona there are tiny monsters lurking . Dr Mike is keen to learn more about these clever residents..

Dr Mike Leahy is a virologist whose interest in some of the earth's tiniest and most deadly creatures goes to the extent of allowing them to bite, sting or feed on his body.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 December, 2015.