Getting a snake bite when hiking is certainly scary and could be dangerous or even life-threatening, but the way you treat it ...

WEBSTER, FL -- A Florida family is mourning the loss of their heroic puppy who gave his life to save his human brothers. Gina Richardson told CNN that two of her kids were playing in the backyard when ...

There are multiple black snake species, and some of these go after rodents and other critters for food, while others will ...

Field medics match vials to snakes. This research aims to change that, with antibodies that worked across species in mice.

Summer vacation can mean spending more time outside. And that means the possibility of encountering creatures you're not used to. They may have a bad reputation, but experts say they're actually ...

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, ...

King cobras are intelligent, adaptable, and the world's longest venomous snakes. They use a unique growl and an intimidating ...

There are a lot of snakes that call our state home, and most of them aren’t venomous. That said, some are, and it’s probably a good idea to know how to spot them. There are 44 species of snakes living ...

If snakes are slithering too close for comfort in your garden, this fragrant substance may be the simple trick you've been missing to send them packing.

Spring is here for Texans. Tubers will soon crowd rivers to float and escape the sun, but they aren't alone. Snake season occurs simultaneously, as the cold-blooded critters become more active when ...