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.

Eastern coral snakes are found throughout the southern United States, from North Carolina to Florida to Louisiana; Texas coral snakes mainly reside in Texas, Louisiana and southern Arkansas.

Cape Coral boasts the greatest density of Florida burrowing owls – tiny birds of prey that prefer to live life underground – ...

Coral snakes are extremely reclusive and generally bite humans only when handled or stepped on. They must literally chew on their victim to inject their venom fully, so most bites to humans don't ...

Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San Francisco garter snake, and king cobra showcase vivid colors ...