Writhing in pain on a hospital bed in a Kenyan coastal town, teenage snakebite victim Shukurani Konde Tuva faced the grim ...

Learn about the toxic effects and potential consequences of ingesting snake venom.

A longstanding theory in evolutionary biology is that venomous predators like rattlesnakes often develop complex venoms in ...

Venom extraction from a rattlesnake. The snake is gently induced to bite a parafilm-covered collection cup, after which it is safely released at its original capture site.

Researchers at the University of South Florida are uncovering new clues about how animals evolve by studying rattlesnake ...

Across Kenya—from remote Malindi villages to secure labs in Nairobi—a dedicated team of doctors, scientists, and snakebite ...

When it comes to Florida’s creepy crawly critters, experts want residents to believe in the power of facts over fear.

There are so many fun outdoor activities and unique things to do at Red River Gorge in East-Central Kentucky. Red River Gorge ...

They argue that this would translate to sustainable thin profit margins, effectively ensuring the affordability of antivenom across the continent.

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists.