The slithering reptiles, snakes, are among the scariest creatures in the animal kingdom, whose mere presence sends chills down the spine. Their silent movements, forked tongues, sharp fangs, and ...

Seven venomous snakes call Louisiana home, including coral snakes, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and copperheads. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten by ...

Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...

This collection of stories explores ways to stay safe around North Carolina's wildlife and natural hazards. The articles discuss how to identify venomous snakes such as copperheads and give steps to ...

Researchers immunized an alpaca and a llama with snake venoms, and combined some of the antibodies produced into a potent cocktail.

A Tennessee hiker who picked up a rattlesnake during a trek through a state park died earlier this month after the snake bit him on the hand, officials said. The snake is believed to have been a ...