Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

Venomous snakes in the United States are often treated like rare threats, but several of the most dangerous species are far ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

While the world is home to hundreds of venomous snake species, only about 30 are found in the United States. Even so, certain states host a higher diversity of these dangerous reptiles than others.

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

"A rapidly changing landscape." Experts issue warning as venomous snakes converge on major city: 'They frequently sneak into ...

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Twenty of the 25 most ­venomous snakes on Earth are native to Australia. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.

Brad Hughes wanted more snakes for the collection of venomous serpents he keeps in a bedroom at his home in Spruce Pine, N.C., a mountain community near Asheville. So he spent Saturday morning in the ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...