Few creatures fill people with as much as dread and fear as spiders and snakes. In fact, many people develop an extreme, overwhelming fear of spiders (arachnophobia) or snakes (ophidiophobia), and ...

Think about the last time you saw a spider scurrying across your floor or a snake slithering through the grass. Your heart ...

Snake envenomation statistics vary from region to region worldwide. In countries with limited or no access to antivenom, the risk of death from a venomous bite is significantly higher. Even in ...

Snake bites are on track to reach their highest level in Far North Queensland in recent years. The Queensland Ambulance ...

A species of snake has been noted biting and injecting venom into humans after the snake is dead. Getty Images/iStock Photo As darkness descended on a man’s chicken coops in Sivasagar, India, he ...

Australian researchers discovered that current eastern brown snake antivenoms may not work the same for all bites.

As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their ...

Snakes have long elicited strong emotions from humans, inspiring both fear and awe across multiple cultures and continents.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Snakes are on the move again as summer temperatures climb, raising ...