It's well known that deadly snakes strike very swiftly, and it is easy to infer that if you’re unlucky enough to be bitten, the moment of contact will be as simple as it is sudden: a lightning-quick ...

Spring marks the busiest time of year for the Oklahoma Poison Center, with spikes in exposure to all kinds of venomous or toxic animals and plants. The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of ...

As it warms up in North Carolina, many plants, animals and insects are waking up for the season. While N.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out ...

New York is home to 17 snake species, but only three of them are poisonous. The poisonous species of snakes in New York are rarely seen, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation says, but ...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was injured in what officials believe was a self-inflicted, accidental shooting Friday morning. The boy was driven by ...

Roughly 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten by poisonous snakes each year. Whether you're in the Southeast or Southwest, it's important to be mindful of snakes when you get outside for some fresh air and ...

ATLANTA — As the weather continues warming up, experts warn that snakes will be more active across Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the state is home to more than 40 ...