There are roughly 3,000 snake species on Earth, and about 600 of them are venomous. That sounds terrifying, but most snakes ...

Authorities say a man died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Tennessee. The snake is believed to be a timber rattlesnake, which can have extremely potent venom, but the man likely died due to ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

People were on high alert after spotting an extremely venomous snake at a playground. Photos of the culprit were shared ...

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 ...