Encountering a snake in the wild can be startling, but knowing how to quickly identify a venomous one could be lifesaving.

We may be more likely to see snakes this time of year, as the weather warms. Use this information to make encounters less ...

When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes ...

Our comprehensive search suggests that venom delivery systems fully analogous to those of animals exist among plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses. Thus, venomous organisms are far more ...

A ban on deadly snakes is on the agenda at the S.C. Legislature. Supporters say the state law is too lax, but reptile lovers ...

4. However, the degree of separation can vary; some two-headed snakes may have independent heads while some may have a dominant head, controlling most of the bodily functions.

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

A new University of Florida study examined 20 years of venomous snake bites and found that most victims waited too long to seek treatment. The study, which looked at 546 cases at one Florida ...