An video that went viral on social media captures the shocking moment when a man gets into trouble while trying to feed a ...

So it goes with rat snakes. Found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, these reptiles often serve as de facto rodent exterminators. Beyond that, they've made a mark on the pet trade ...

But doctors must know when one needs to administer ASV. On an average 70% of bites are from non-venomous species, such as rat snakes and keelbacks. Of the remaining 30%, which are from venomous ...

such as milk and rat snakes, will also perform this behavior. The copperhead can be told by its coppery-red head and by the distinct bands along its body which are widest at the sides and narrowest ...

4. The King Cobra Is a Rat Snake Killer Capable of slaying an elephant with one bite, the 10- to 18-foot (3- to 5.4-meter) king cobra is the longest venomous snake alive. The monarch feeds on its ...

As Reptile Awareness Day approaches on October 21, let’s dive into the hidden world of these fascinating, yet often ...

Snake bites are now a "global health priority" according to a new resolution passed by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday. The WHO says complications linked to attacks make the ...

An Indian rat snake rescued in Juhu was found stuffed with 100gm of plastic, leading to its death despite medical intervention. This incident, along with a previous case of a python injured by a ...

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon on the river. You’re drifting around on your big pink flamingo float, falling asleep in the warm ...

As with the eels that the snakes prey on, the paralysis of any muscles involved in breathing or swallowing may be fatal. In the case of serious bites, sea snake antivenom can be administered.

A viral video depicts a snake biting into a tomato, raising concerns about venom contamination. Experts advise against eating fruits or vegetables bitten by animals due to potential zoonotic ...

Tens of thousands of people die from snake bites worldwide every year. Lack of treatment and even the wrong medicine mean many of these deaths are preventable. Snake bites may not strike you as ...