They found that venomous snakes use dramatically different strategies to deliver their deadly bites. Vipers and elapids ...

Chances are the rattlesnake you encountered on your hike or in your driveway was headed to work. Like humans, snakes have their routines. They forage for breakfast, meet up with potential mates and ...

Rattlesnake activity peaks April to October in California’s warm, dry areas. Avoid bites by staying on trails, wearing boots and watching where you step. In case of a bite, remain calm, call 911 and ...

Antivenom, also known as antivenin, is an umbrella term for purified antibodies which work against venoms or parts of venoms.

Actor Walton Goggins recently shared a harrowing experience while filming a scene for the TV series ‘White Lotus’—he was ...

Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in spring and summer months. Prevent against snake bites by wearing ...

Beheaded venomous snakes like copperheads may still bite hours after death. Snake bite cases are rising as weather warms, Triangle hospitals report. Experts advise avoiding and not handling snakes to ...

A copperhead snake attack was caught on camera in Oconee County this month, leading to a hospital visit. Resident Amanda Rossman wasn't expecting to cross paths with a copperhead while letting her dog ...

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

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.