A healthy respect for snakes is good — after all, an estimated 5.4 million people globally are bitten by snakes each year!

An Aussie man was stoked after 42 wild snakes hatched from a clutch of eggs he brought into his home. “It’s the most I’ve ever had, this was my record,” licensed reptile rescuer Pat ...

Conservation efforts continue to study this unique reptile. The Arizona black rattlesnake (Crotalus cerberus) is an unusual and fairly rare venomous species in the American southwest. Its striking ...

The Arizona black rattlesnake is a venomous species in the American southwest. It is known for color-changing abilities, cooperative parenting, and social behavior. These snakes are found in high ...

Its venom composition varies by region, making it exceptionally deadly. The Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is known for its highly potent venom, making it one of the most venomous snakes ...

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Don't get bitten! Discover the types of venomous snakes that could be hiding in your yard and learn how to stay safe. Living in Harmony With Venomous Snakes Getting bitten by a venomous snake isn’t on ...

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Image by spineback via Depositphotos. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) holds the title as the largest rattlesnake species in North America.

Snakes are legless, elongated reptiles that belong to the suborder Serpentes. They are ectothermic (or cold-blooded), meaning they rely on their surroundings to regulate their body temperatures. Their ...

The live three-foot yellow-bellied sea snake that washed ashore at Honoli’i Beach is "potentially lethal to humans" Shyla Watson is a digital news editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

The snake was discovered before the bananas were available to consumers. An "unwanted hitchhiker" was found in a box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store on Friday, according to Rainforest ...

Market Basket really does have it all. A live venomous snake turned up in a shipment of bananas last weekend at the beloved grocery chain’s Manchester, New Hampshire location, having likely ...