Currently, snakebites are treated in India using a polyvalent antivenom developed against the big four snake species: the spectacled cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and the saw-scaled viper.

The "Big Four" snakes, including Russell's viper, saw-scaled viper, Indian cobra, and common krait, are responsible for the majority of fatalities. Why it's dangerous: Snake-man encounters are ...

In the study of why and how animals look the way they do, color is king—at least, the range of color humans can see. A ...

When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes ...

Russell's Vipers, with hemotoxic venom ... King cobras are the world's largest venomous snakes, reaching lengths of 18 feet, though they usually average about 12 feet. Their large size is one ...

Here's a guide to what snakes are venomous throughout Nevada, how to spot them and what to do if you get bit.

Snakes are exclusively carnivorous, meaning that they only eat other animals — and in some cases, eggs. Their diets range ...

The King Cobra and Russell's Viper, both deadly snakes, differ significantly in venom potency and behavior. The King Cobra's neurotoxic venom targets the nervous system, while Russell's Viper's ...

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly found in Northern ... It is a heavy-bodied pit viper with a light brown body and darker markings that help it blend into the ...