The giant garter snake is now California’s official state snake. Discover its unique traits and habitat challenges.

New research reveals snake venom primarily evolved for hunting and digesting prey, not for defence against humans or predators. A study found most bites cause delayed pain, supporting this hunting ...

With the cooler weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors again. Even in fall, it’s good to stay aware of snakes. Mississippi has 55 species of snakes, with only six being ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...

Arturo Lopez told City News Service that he was sleeping early today when he felt something on his hand that bit him. Firefighters examined the teen and found that he hadn't been bitten by a poisonous ...

From the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains to secluded hiking havens in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Outer Banks along the coastal seaboard, the Tar Heel State is full of diverse ...

Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest is a charter school located in Reno, NV, which is in a large city setting. The student population of Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest is 125 and the school serves ...

Photographer Andrew West captures stunning wildlife images in Southwest Florida using a remote camera. The motion-activated camera trap allows for candid, portrait-like photos of animals in their ...