There are dozens of snake species in Florida. The type of snake people encounter depends on the habitat nearby. Florida is home to both massive, invasive snakes and small, yet deadly, species. Living ...

Poison from viper infects reptile-loving man severely limiting his blood clotting ability; experts warn that keeping exotic ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, but that doesn’t mean people who have experienced an encounter with the venomous reptile should skip medical attention. This time of year is when ...

Beheaded venomous snakes like copperheads may still bite hours after death. Snake bite cases are rising as weather warms, Triangle hospitals report. Experts advise avoiding and not handling snakes to ...