Actor Walton Goggins recently shared a harrowing experience while filming a scene for the TV series ‘White Lotus’—he was bitten by a snake. This real-life incident underscores the genuine risks posed ...

The University of Florida is widely known for its annual investigation of shark bites around the world, but a new study by researchers at the school does a deep dive into 20 years of bites from an ...

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 ...

With the arrival of summer, more and more people are getting outside to enjoy Alabama’s parks and forests. That also means more Alabamians are coming into close contact with snakes, which may strike ...

What started as a regular walk for Piper the dog and her owners in Durham quickly turned into a scary and potentially expensive ordeal. "She was sniffing at the edge of the trail and then jumped back, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common symptoms ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...