Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.

Encountering a snake in the wild can be startling, but knowing how to quickly identify a venomous one could be lifesaving.

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and The Georgia Poison Center are advising as temperatures warm, venomous snakes in Georgia are becoming more active, increasing the risk of snake bites.

Even non-venomous snake bites can require stitches if the snake is large and powerful, McBrayer explains. “If venomous, then ...

A RARE MUTANT snake with three sharp fangs has been discovered making its venomous bite even more deadly. Zookeepers at the ...

According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), snakes are most active from April to October, but ...

A unique three-fanged death adder has been found in Australia, with unprecedented venomous potency. Discovered during the ...

An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten annually by venomous snakes in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bites cause only five deaths a year ...

Below is a quick look at those three snake species to be aware of this spring and summer: ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

Sylt Island, located in the North Sea near the Germany-Denmark border, is part of an island chain “naturally void of snakes,” he wrote. But, since the 1970s, islanders have occasionally reported snake ...