Vipers have the fastest strikes, but snakes from other families can give some slower vipers stiff competition.

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink ...

An Australian boy died after being told to "sleep off" his venomous snake bite. Don't do that if one of Ohio's three venomous snakes bites you.

The case is prompting renewed calls for awareness about snakebite symptoms and the importance of early medical intervention.

With stunning mountain ranges, flat coastal plains, and the rolling fields of the Piedmont plateau region, North Carolina has ...

Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while ...

Brown recluse spiders move in during the fall. Know where they live, keep them out of your home and avoid a bite. What you need to know in Mississippi ...

Most people, throughout their lives, see imagery of violent snakes perpetuated in the media. Anaconda, Babylon, Snakes on a Plane: what these films have in common is that snakes act as the aggressor, ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Scientists have uncovered a startling split in the venom of Australia’s Eastern Brown Snake. In the south, bites cause rock-solid blood clots, while in the north, they trigger flimsy clots that ...