According to the World Health Organization, around 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year. Of those, about 400,000 are left with permanent injuries or disfigurements. Tragically, snakebites ...

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 ...

Many people have an innate fear of snakes. This fear is an evolutionary one that kept people from being harmed long ago. However, today, these creatures get a bad rap even from those who have never ...

On July 9, residents of Attleboro got a scare when a snake reported to have bitten two dogs was mistaken for a rare venomous copperhead. State wildlife officials later correctly identified the snake ...

Spotting a snake slithering near your home can be a scary surprise. Your first instinct might be to grab a shovel, but wait. Before acting, it's essential to know whether you're legally allowed to ...

A bobcat was documented killing and eating a 13-foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades. Alligators, native snakes, and birds of prey are also known to prey on pythons. Burmese pythons are an ...

In this list of animals that can kill a human in minutes, we explore beautiful sea creatures, cute amphibians, funny looking fish, and unassuming insects, all of which could stop your heart beating ...

California is home to 50 different species of snakes—including seven species of rattlesnakes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If that makes your skin crawl, you're not ...

California is home to 50 different species of snakes — including seven species of rattlesnakes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If that makes your skin crawl, you’re not ...