Scientists found a pregnant 1-foot-long creature with a venomous bite in a mountain forest and discovered a new species, a ...

Scientists found that plants, fungi, and microbes use venom-like methods to protect themselves, attack rivals, or survive.

Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses, says a new study. Lead author William Hayes, an ecologist at Loma Linda ...

A protected Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake was killed at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens, prompting staff to ...

The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake. Despite its title, experts say the snake is a shy ...

Can a dog survive a rattlesnake bite? Here's how to reduce the chance of your dog getting bitten and what to do if a rattlesnake strikes your dog.

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly found in Northern Nevada. Even so, their camouflage and reclusive behavior make sightings rare. Here's a guide to what snakes are ...

The snake had been on their venom program for seven years, but they only just recently discovered the third fang. At first, Collett assumed it would shed off after some time, but a year passed and ...

Its venom is strong enough to take down big animals like elephants, but it mainly preys on smaller animals like rodents and other snakes. The king cobra has fixed, sharp fangs that deliver a ...

A resident photographed a venomous snake on Sylt, the first confirmed record of the species on a naturally snake-free island, a study said. Google Street View March ...