I am hoping BV, Justin, Bitis or Croteskeeper and can help me out on this one.
First of all, the belowmentioned (4th paragraph) information is theoretical and should not be tried except for qualified biochemists and doctors
Now, to the theory of consuming venom to build up resistance is just a bunch of bull seeing as your stomach nor your smaller intestine cannot build up a 'memory' against fighting proteins. Can I prove it? Well, have you noticed that every time you eat something you are allergic to, you ALWAYS have an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis? Also, in your stomach proteins are broken into smaller compounds by series of reactions where the waste is filtered out by your kidneys.
Anyways, I digress...
As for MY memory, Leukocytes are the white blood cells that build up a 'memory' to destroy alien substances and bodies (such as venom proteins) entering the body.
Therefore, is it possible that by injecting diluted (reduced solid venom concentration) venom into your body at controlled intervals, you will build up a resistance to that particular venom, as would apply to a virus vaccination?
If so, what compound would you use to dilute the venom?