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

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

When a venomous snake bit a contestant on this season of "Survivor," fans held their breath while the show's medical team ...

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

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 ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

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 ...

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

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink their fangs into their prey before their victim flinches, which may be as ...

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 ...

A contestant was bitten by a venomous snake on the beach in Fiji, prompting medical personnel to pull him from the game ...