When I headed off to a family reunion last month, I expected to return with an article on a quiet, long weekend at a peaceful ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Backed by the Department of Defense, Ophirex is developing the first oral snakebite treatment, making on-the-ground treatment possible for the first time.

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid ...

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For some people, their fear of snakes is biblical. But these reptiles are intriguing, specialized creatures worthy of study. For example, when a poisonous snake bites a rat, the complex soup of ...

A popular Queensland snake catcher has shared the “freak” moment she was bitten by an eastern brown snake in her Sunshine Coast backyard. Mikayla, who works for Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, was ...

Scientists have developed a nanobody-based antivenom that neutralizes toxins from most African cobras, mambas and the rinkhals, which could offer safer, scalable protection beyond existing snakebite ...

Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly species of snake with fewer side effects and easier storage. If made ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A venomous snake bite is not something you ever want to encounter ...