Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

As Australia heads into peak bites and stings season, the Australian Reptile Park has joined forces with CSL Seqirus and St ...

Copperheads are a venomous type of snake found in Mississippi. They are often recognized by their bronze-colored skin, ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

Bijnor: A 30-year-old man from UP's Bijnor, who was bitten by a snake (Checkered Keelback) while he was taking a stroll after ...

Snakebites are a silent global health crisis, claiming an estimated 138,000 fatalities annually, of which 58,000 fatalities, ...

A snake-handling pastor who praised the serpents on reality TV died after a bite from a rattlesnake - and refusing treatment.

When discussing venomous snakes, Georgia Wildlife said three are a serious threat. Here's where they live in the state.