Africa's deadliest snakes, the boomslang and black mamba, showcase stark contrasts. While the boomslang, a tree-dweller with ...

Which venomous snake holds the title of deadliest on each continent across the globe? From the deserts of Australia to the forests of South America, every region has its own fearsome contender. In ...

This lizard’s vivid blue tongue isn’t just for show—it’s a clever defense tactic that startles predators in the wild.

The new pesticide, based on the venom of a particular spider, kills common agricultural pests but leaves honeybees unharmed. (See “Honeybees in East Africa Resist Deadly Pathogens.”) The bee-friendly ...

On Sept. 23, a motorist felt something slithering up her leg while zooming down State Route 17 in Delaware County, New York.

Once a threatened species in Ohio, the Lake Erie water snake has come back and targets invasive fish. Here's how it's ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions.

Jeff Probst broke the news right before the immunity challenge. The host usually drops this bombshell information on a tribe ...

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the latest episode of "Survivor," titled "Lovable Lovers," the Kele tribe had to abruptly part ways ...

Episode 3 of Survivor 49 featured a never-before-seen medical emergency. Sitting by the water, Jake alerted his tribe that he ...

A woman who went missing in China was found inside a well with snakes over two days later, South China Morning Post reported.

Between its incredible size and powerful jaw, Georgia's largest snake has been called the emperor of the forest. Is it venomous? Where can you find it?