One of the most common snakes throughout North and Central America, garter snakes (Thamnophis) are skilled hunters that feed ...

Spider venom evolves with diet. Species that eat mammals may have venom harmful to humans. Web use doesn’t affect venom ...

S ome snakes are well-known for injecting prey with venom from their fangs. What’s less well known is that they produce toxic ...

As warmer summer temperatures arrive and individuals spend more time outside, they may soon have to ask themselves, ‘is that ...

Whether enjoying the Natural State on land or by water this summer, it’s important to keep an eye out for Arkansas’ six ...

WorldAtlas says these five lakes are known for their slithering activity. See which lakes you'll want to watch your step at, ...

A man immune to snake venom has inspired the creation of a groundbreaking antivenom. This advancement could save thousands of ...

A new antivenom relies on antibodies from the blood of Tim Friede, who immunized himself against snakebites by injecting increasing doses of venom into his body.

What would you do if you wanted to throw some steaks on your backyard grill on a nice summer day, but were instead met with a ...

Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park made the unusual discovery and reported that the snake has a fully functional third fang on the left side of its mouth. This also means that the snake is ...

Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bites in Tennessee ...

Always watch where you step or reach, especially in piles of weeds or near bushes, and supervise pets closely, as dogs often ...