Rat bites, often accidental, can introduce harmful bacteria. Prompt cleaning with soap and water is crucial to reduce ...

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else. While many snakes are quite content to move at a leisurely pace, a select few have turned speed ...

A man had a close call with an eastern diamondback rattlesnake after the reptile slithered up onto his leg. Video shows him remaining still and attempting to distract the snake to avoid being bitten.

Six snake species in Florida can kill you, but few people have died in 20 years. Still, researchers say we need to learn more ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...

Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and cause over 90% of venomous bites. Homeowners should clear brush, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A venomous snake bite is not something you ever want to encounter on ...

In a first, scientists recorded high-speed footage from dozens of venomous snakes as they went in for the kill. Reading time 3 minutes If you’ve ever been morbidly curious about what it would look ...

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink their fangs into their prey before their victim flinches, which may be as ...

A coroner in Australia has ruled that a boy who died in 2021 would have likely survived if the snake bite he received had been medically treated. Instead, the boy’s father thought the 11-year-old had ...