While snakes are often cast as companions to villains in cult classic horror movies, experts say their benefits to the ecosystem far outweigh their bad reputations. “Snakes are kind of scapegoats.

Australian researchers discovered that current eastern brown snake antivenoms may not work the same for all bites.

A University of Queensland study suggests the antivenom given to people bitten by Eastern Brown Snakes may not be as effective as it could be, prompting a review of hospital cases. Professor Bryan Fry ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common symptoms ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

Close-up of a rat snake that measured nearly seven feet in length. To see a video of what the snake did after the picture was taken, visit www.timesleader.com. Rick Koval/For The Times Leader EXETER ...