Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...

It's well known that deadly snakes strike very swiftly, and it is easy to infer that if you’re unlucky enough to be bitten, the moment of contact will be as simple as it is sudden: a lightning-quick ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way.

Every year, about 7,000 people die and 10,000 require amputations annually in sub-Saharan Africa. A new, broad-spectrum ...

With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

(WHTM) — More than 21 snake species live in Pennsylvania, three of which are considered venomous. World Snake Day, July 16, serves as an important reminder that the state’s scaliest residents have ...

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

A man was left horrified after finding a snake in his house - and it was the second most venomous snake in the world. It had ...

Forest officials rescued two poisonous snakes from Odisha villages within the Bhitarkanika National Park. A five-foot ...

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.