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

That’s because in a race of reflexes, the snake usually wins. For a mouse or human, it takes less than half a second to ...

Texas is home to venomous snakes you’ll want to avoid. Learn which ones pose the biggest danger and how to keep safe outdoors ...

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 ...

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

America’s wildlife is as extensive as its landscapes, offering a mix of beauty and danger. While you might not come across a ...

The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

Although you won't find any real dinosaurs, there are still plenty of animals in Dinosaur Valley State Park. Discover some of ...

Alabama's lands are crawling with 49 species of snakes. Six are venomous, and the rest won't bother you. One snake stands out, not for its bite, but for its size. What is the longest snake in the ...

A high school teacher in Wise County fed a live but sick kitten to a snake in her classroom, the district acknowledged Friday, though not in front of her students. Alvord ISD Superintendent Randy ...

An Alvord ISD teacher apologized to students after feeding a kitten to a snake kept in their classroom. Alvord ISD Superintendent Randy Brown said district officials received a report on Sept. 3 from ...