With just venom and precision, these snakes can defend themselves from afar, without ever needing to bite you. Here’s what ...

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.

A viper can bite its target faster than you can blink. It’s so fast that for decades, biologists have struggled to investigate it in detail. Now, with a battery of high-speed cameras and a cast of 36 ...

Venomous snakes have existed for over 60 million years, evolving specialised chemical weapons that make them highly effective predators. Their bites, delivered with incredible speed and precision, are ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

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 ...

Tim Friede was feeling particularly down on the day after the September 11 attacks, so he went to his basement and let two of the world's deadliest snakes bite him. Four days later, he woke up from a ...

Snake season is upon us, so if you come across a copperhead this time of year, you probably aren’t alone. However, if you get bitten by one, that’s a different story. And it is even more urgent if you ...

This collection of stories explores copperhead snakes in North Carolina, with a focus on safety, treatment, and awareness. The articles break down how to avoid copperhead bites in your yard and what ...

Friede endured this pain because he wanted to achieve total immunity to venom, a practice called mithridatism which should not be tried at home. Tim Friede was feeling particularly down on the day ...