A near-death bite in Florence led lawmakers to consider banning venomous snakes and cracking down on captive wildlife. Some ...

If it bites you and you die, it's venomous. If you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. There are 6 dangerous snakes in ...

What would you do if you were bitten by a snake in a remote location? How would you call for help, or get medical attention?

By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — Los Angeles firefighters airlifted a hiker after a snake bit him along a Griffith Park trail Thursday afternoon. It ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and ...

Floridians share their home with a variety of scaly neighbors who don’t always welcome visitors — accidental or not.

Each year, the Fountain Hills Fire Department receives hundreds of calls for snake removals and, as the weather warms up, the ...

He believed he had received a “dry bite,” which means the snake was biting out of defense ... or snug-fitting clothing around the wound in case it begins to swell. Use soap and water to ...

“In this case, people were seeking them out ... 7,000 to 8,000 people get a venomous snake bite in the U.S. each year. Only about five people a year die, but some bites can cause long-term ...