The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States.

Across the Indian countryside, a familiar but often unseen threat is quietly changing. Russell’s viper, already one of the ...

Some places on Earth look harmless at first glance, sunlit beaches, quiet riverbanks, lush forests, or dramatic deserts. But ...

Most shark bites in Florida are not deadly. However, there was an unfortunate 2010 attack where a 38-year-old Stuart man who ...

India is home to many snake species, some of them highly venomous. Here’s a look at some of the most venomous snakes found in ...

From village rooftops to forest releases, rescuers in India’s Western Ghats race to safely handle king cobras, revealing how ...

It was one Christmas visitor that didn’t overstay its welcome. A Burmese python that had been spotted in a Miami-Dade neighborhood was removed just days before Christmas after a resident out for a ...

Spain hosts 14 snake species, yet only three are venomous. Experts say fear outweighs risk, as most snakes flee humans, and ...

This particular pair, a gaboon viper and a puff adder, were discovered by a landlord after his tenant left the country and ...

Hluhluwe snake catcher Donald Schultz ready to capture slithery serpents PHOTO: Erik Loeffen NORTHERN Zululand has kept one snake catcher busy of late, with no fewer than three mambas – among other ...

The thought usually arrives without warning. A late night visit to the bathroom, the sound of water, then the image that no ...

A scaly new character from Disney’s Zootopia 2 has sparked an unexpected and potentially dangerous trend in China, with young fans buying real venomous snakes resembling the film’s breakout reptile.