A new study reveals that numerous snake species are more cannibalistic than previously thought.

Saharan Africa, over 300,000 people are envenomed each year, leading to over 7,000 deaths and almost twice as many ...

The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

Ohio is home to three rare venomous snakes: the timber rattlesnake, the copperhead, and the massasauga rattlesnake. The timber rattlesnake and massasauga rattlesnake are both endangered species in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

Firefighters discovered more than a dozen venomous snakes in a Lowcountry home while responding to a fire, prompting ...

Snakes are found in nearly every environment on Earth, and many possess venom powerful enough to kill humans. In this ...