Snake venom is surprisingly complex and can vary greatly, not just between different species but even within the same species depending on the region. This creates a serious problem when it comes to ...

Warmer weather means more snakes out and about and in North Carolina, there are a number of venomous types. According Dr. Benjamin German, an emergency medicine physician with WakeMed, their emergency ...

Washington state has eight native snake species, but only one native venomous snake: The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake. Examples of non-venomous snakes in Washington include garter snakes, night snakes ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists. Now ...

The potency of snake venom lies in its toxic enzymes that have evolved over millions of years through a never-ending battle between snakes and their prey. New research shows climate has a role too 1.

Australian researchers found that honeybee venom, particularly its compound melittin, can rapidly kill aggressive breast ...