Reptiles and amphibians cross the road in the fall from the swamp to the cliff bottoms, where it's warmer. In the spring, ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

While it’s true that most snakes aren’t considered poisonous, there definitely are poisonous snakes, with poison for their ...

Scientists found a single antivenom effective against 17 venomous African snake species. Until now, antivenoms have been far from perfect. Although they save lives, some do not neutralize every toxin ...

King Cobra was considered the largest venomous snake to have ever roamed the face of the Earth. Due to its enormous length, ...

(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 ...

When I headed off to a family reunion last month, I expected to return with an article on a quiet, long weekend at a peaceful ...

Animal venoms have an important biological function -- Study of animal venoms: toxicology: is an important science -- Experimental pitfalls -- LD50 is a common measure of the "killing power" of a ...

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.