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

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

Scientists filmed 36 snake species to study their strike speed. They found vipers, elapids, and colubrids each use unique ...

It's well known that deadly snakes strike very swiftly, and it is easy to infer that if you’re unlucky enough to be bitten, the moment of contact will be as simple as it is sudden: a lightning-quick ...

A captive snake in Australia has broken the world record for the most venom produced in one go, according to the creature's keepers. With a single bite, the snake — a coastal taipan (Oxyuranus ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

WEBSTER, FL -- A Florida family is mourning the loss of their heroic puppy who gave his life to save his human brothers. Gina Richardson told CNN that two of her kids were playing in the backyard when ...

Durban-based vet warns owners to intervene rather than film when their pets, particularly dogs, are under snake threat ...

CROOKSTON -- Police said they are looking for a 5-foot snake sighted last week in Crookston, but it's probably a pet that got loose. Police were notified Friday of a large snake that was sighted ...

Research highlights the urgent need for on-campus reptile conservation in urbanizing India, revealing diverse snake species ...