Bites from venomous copperheads are rarely fatal, but may be painful. And killing it may not be a fool-proof way to avoid a ...

Considering the king cobra can deliver enough neurotoxin in one bite to kill 20 people, it might be surprising to hear that its venom is not the most potent of all venomous snakes (that honor ...

Thousands of deaths could occur every year in India due to people using dangerous herbal remedies for snake bites. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about five million snakebites ...

The good news: Virginia's snakes can bite, they can even be venomous, but they likely won't kill you.

The Attleboro, Massachusetts community is being extra cautious after first responders say a copperhead snake potentially ...

A 2-year-old took life into her own hands recently when a snake bit into her lip.

A snake doesn't have to be alive to bite and kill you. So how can this be, and how long can they remain dangerous after they've wriggled off this mortal coil?

The snake later died from the toddler's revenge bite, while the 2-year-old was taken to Bingol Maternity and Children's Hospital to treat her injuries.

Texas is home to four venomous species. Here's everything you should and shouldn't do if one bites you, and how to identify them.