Snakes, long feared for their venomous strikes, may be even more dangerous than previously thought. Recent research published in Frontiers in Tropical Disease reveals that certain Indian species, ...

Every year hundreds of thousands of people are dying from snakebites and theres a global shortage of the one thing that could ...

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.

With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

King cobras are the world’s longest venomous snakes, but rare records of giants stretching nearly 19 feet raise questions ...

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...

In several areas within the Indian subcontinent, snake bites continue to be a significant public health issue; indeed, they ...