Six snake species in Florida can kill you, but few people have died in 20 years. Still, researchers say we need to learn more ...

All venomous snake strikes look alike, but different species have evolved distinct fangs, speeds, and techniques. Watch how ...

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

Snakebites are among the deadliest neglected tropical diseases, and scientists have long been searching for more effective ...

The fight against venomous snake bites, a major health scourge in tropical regions, could see a decisive turning point thanks to biotechnology. An innovative approach, moving away from ...

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 ...

Advanced video techniques reveal exactly how snake bites work and show various snake species have evolved very different ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.