Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: What we learned from black mambas

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

Why snakes and mongooses are born enemies; science reveals why this ancient rivalry never ends

Mongooses possess remarkable agility, quick reflexes, and a unique resistance to snake venom, attributed to a genetic mutation. These traits, combined ...

The Key Differences Between Copperhead vs. Eastern Hognose Snake

There are multiple snake species that overlap and look remarkably similar to one another. Copperheads and Eastern hognose ...

Meet the snake that can growl, stand tall, and outsmart you and yes, it is King Cobra

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

Cottonmouth vs. Hognose Snake: Can You Tell the Difference?

The differences between the Cottonmouth snake and Hognose snake. How many facts did you know about these two snakes?
NBC Bay Area

Venomous snake bit 4-year-old, but day care didn't call 911, family says

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 ...
South Bend Tribune

A Tennessee hiker died after picking up a snake. What was it? Are they in South Bend?

A man is dead after attempting to pick up a rattlesnake while hiking on a trail in south-central Tennessee resulted in a lethal bite. Grundy County is about six-and-a-half hours southeast of ...