As Congress debates Department of Homeland Security funding, bipartisan support could be reached in one area: establishing federal responsibility for recovering dead bodies in border communities, ...

Hawk moth caterpillars scare predators by mimicking snakes, complete with fake eyes, lunging movements, and scale-like patterns.

By the time a human brain registers danger, a viper’s strike is already over. Here’s how these snakes can move faster than ...

A NIGERIAN TV star has tragically died after being bitten by a snake in her sleep. Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, suffered the fatal ...

Snake bites are often treated as rare accidents, but this species presents a far more serious threat than most people realize. The video focuses on a snake whose venom, speed, and behavior combine to ...

For some people, their fear of snakes is biblical. But these reptiles are intriguing, specialized creatures worthy of study. For example, when a poisonous snake bites a rat, the complex soup of ...

A practical guide or medical analysis focusing on the crucial first step after a snake bite: determining if the bite is from a venomous species and the appropriate emergency response. Man behind viral ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly species of snake with fewer side effects and easier storage. If made ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...

Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and cause over 90% of venomous bites. Homeowners should clear brush, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A venomous snake bite is not something you ever want to encounter ...