In late 2018, Florida news outlets reported a troubling rash of reptilian attacks by venomous snakes in a surprisingly short time span: Four people sustained coral snake bites in just two weeks.

They must literally chew on their victim to inject their venom fully, so most bites to humans don't result in death. In fact, no deaths from coral snake bites have been reported in the U.S. since ...

Be careful, this distinction does not hold true everywhere in the country. For example, the venomous coral snake found in the southeastern United States is not a member of the pit viper family, and ...

Cambodia is home to 99 species of snake, including 16 which are venomous, according to the Terrestrial Research and ...

You can also find the Sonoran coral snake in the park, another venomous snake species. The Mojave rattlesnake is known to have exceptionally potent venom. Its typical prey includes ...

Artificial intelligence could take the bite out of snake venom. Using AI, scientists have designed proteins that say not so fassst to toxins wielded by cobras and other venomous snakes.

All kinds of animals use conspicuous colors. Research from biologists at the University of Arizona found it's a quirk of ...

The blue coral snake paralyses its victims with its toxic bite, preferably other snakes. The species is shy and normally avoids any form of confrontation with humans. Although venomous ...