so it’s best to steer clear if you happen to spot one. This next snake goes by many names – a Chain Viper, Chandoborha, Seven Pacer, and even a Scissors Snake. However, it’s most commonly ...

From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

A recent article published in Toxicon suggests that the survival rate for pet dogs that get bitten by deadly snakes is higher ... by extremely venomous pit vipers–only five died.

The new species “was recorded at relatively low elevations; the surrounding habitat consists of lowland mixed with ...

the cottonmouth viper is native to the Southeastern United States, typically in or near water. This semi-aquatic snake is a strong swimmer and can attain speeds of about 7 mph (11 kph) on both ...

If you find yourself bitten by a snake in India, there’s a very good chance that the culprit is either the Russell’s viper, common krait, Indian cobra or the Indian saw-scaled viper.