Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are your ...

Tim Friede, a herpetologist and venom expert, has spent two decades voluntarily letting hundreds of deadly venomous snakes ...

North Carolina is home to six species of venomous snakes — but you’re most likely to encounter just one of them. Copperheads ...

Alabama is home to many snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Learn which 11 species are common and what to do if you see one.

Nevada is home to several species of venomous snakes. Here's what you should do if you come across them while on a hike this spring.

Mass. has 14 species of snake. Which ones are on Cape Cod? Did you know Nantucket doesn't have some species that are ...

Killing snakes in New Jersey is illegal and bad for the ecosystem. Here's what to know if you come across a venomous snake.

A new mobile app from Costa Rica focuses on identifying venomous snakes found across the country, an issue that has long ...

So, a human encounter with a snake is bound to happen at some point or another. So, it’s best to know if your encounter is a ...

Florida is home to six types of venomous snakes, and they're starting to get active as temperatures warm, state wildlife officials warn.

Louisiana is home to 48 snake species, but only seven are venomous. Learn how to identify them and the impact of their bites.

Since I’m in the woods a lot, I’m occasionally asked if I’m afraid of snakes. My usual answer is, I respect them.  Avoiding ...