both venomous and non-venomous. While they can be deadly, most snakes are only likely to bite you in self defense. Frank Burbrink studies snakes at the American Museum of Natural History.

In Canada, the only venomous snakes are three species of rattlesnakes. Snake bites certainly do occur, but the majority of those are from non-venomous snakes. Bites from venomous snakes are much ...

Venom expert Zoltan Takacs grabs a yellowlipped sea krait in Fijian waters. This snake’s toxic bite causes paralysis, which keeps its strong and speedy eel prey from escaping. Yellow-lipped sea ...

It is unclear how many people have been bitten by snakes in New Jersey. State officials know of at least 17 snakebites in the ...

Meerkats prey mainly on insects but are also known to feast on lizards, snakes and spiders. Because of their varied diet, they tend to come up against some venomous bites and stings. Meerkats are part ...

Found in the southeastern United States, the Eastern Coral Snake's venom can cause respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, and ...

The bite or sting of a highly venomous animal can inflict great suffering, including loss of limbs, paralysis, and an extremely painful death. In the United States, envenomation (the injection of ...

Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake or spider can help save a life. Here’s the expert advice on how to respond whether you suffer a venomous or non-venomous bite.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous land and sea creatures, including certain types of snakes and spiders. But it is important to know how to react as some bites can be life ...