The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Washington. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery ...

If you want to hit the trails, how can you stay safe from snakes? Here's your guide for encountering these misunderstood ...

The inland taipan is by far and away the most venomous snake in the world based on the potency of its venom. A median lethal dose, or LD50, is the measure of the toxicity of venom; a lower value means ...

A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru said the venom maps could help clinicians select the most appropriate treatment for patients with snake bites. The findings ...

Snakes generally only bite in self-defence, so normally bites occur when a snake is stepped on or disturbed by your dog. Puppies and young dogs can be especially curious and can unintentionally ...

The researchers explained that the toxic effects of a snake's venom are caused by concentrations of enzymes, which are influenced by factors, such as climate and availability of prey.

Paramedics treated the patient while flying him to a local hospital that had antivenom for the snake bite. It's unclear what kind of snake bit the hiker. Griffith Park said that there are a ...

Paramedics treated the patient while flying him to a local hospital that had antivenom for the snake bite. It’s unclear what kind of snake bit the hiker. Griffith Park said that there are a ...