While reptiles are usually anticipated to be of dark shades like brown, black, and greys, to our surprise, there are some of ...

Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly species of snake with fewer side effects and easier storage. If made ...

Snakebites are a major health issue in India, but accurate data has been lacking. New research details venom amounts from the “big four” snakes, finding significant variation based on species, age, ...

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...

Hot Springs National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, bald eagles, bobcats, and more.

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 ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in arachnid venom that behaves like a commonly used chemotherapy drug for treating the disease. The venom of a scorpion native to ...

The new study challenges that idea head-on. A team led by Professor Andreas Hougaard Laustsen-Kiel from DTU Bioengineering ...

Scientists have co-developed the world’s first product-ready, lab-produced, recombinant snakebite antivenom that protects ...

Snake venom contains many proteins that damage the body, though key toxic sites often remain similar across species.

EU Delegation staff and families in Zimbabwe took part in a hands-on snake awareness training — learning practical safety, ...

Critters consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm's way.