Snake bites are often treated as rare accidents, but this species presents a far more serious threat than most people realize ...

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

When I headed off to a family reunion last month, I expected to return with an article on a quiet, long weekend at a peaceful ...

Multiple people have been rushed to hospital overnight in parts of regional Queensland for reported snake bites.

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

The child was bitten by a copperhead snake while playing near a sandbox in North Carolina Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The U.S. Sun, ...

A young woman was flown to hospital from K’gari following a reported snake bite. Emergency crews were called following the ...

Following a fatal cobra bite and a viral python video, DENR-Davao reminds the public of safety protocols and wildlife protection laws.

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

California is home to 50 different species of snakes — including seven species of rattlesnakes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If that makes your skin crawl, you’re not ...