Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

You probably know that the king cobra is the largest venomous snake known to humans, but what if this isn’t entirely true? It ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

"A rapidly changing landscape." Experts issue warning as venomous snakes converge on major city: 'They frequently sneak into ...

Snakes are fascinating reptiles that can be both captivating and frightening. They slither, stare, and sometimes strike. Venomous snakes, in particular, use specialized toxins for hunting and ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

While the world is home to hundreds of venomous snake species, only about 30 are found in the United States. Even so, certain ...

An unexpected encounter with a venomous snake could turn a routine activity into a matter of life or death. Here’s everything you need to know. Snake encounters are more common than you might think, ...

Twenty of the 25 most ­venomous snakes on Earth are native to Australia. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.

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

Brad Hughes wanted more snakes for the collection of venomous serpents he keeps in a bedroom at his home in Spruce Pine, N.C., a mountain community near Asheville. So he spent Saturday morning in the ...