Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

Venomous snakes in the United States are often treated like rare threats, but several of the most dangerous species are far ...

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 ...

Snakes are fascinating reptiles that can be both captivating and frightening. They slither, stare, and sometimes strike. Venomous snakes, in particular, use specialized toxins for hunting and ...

"A rapidly changing landscape." Experts issue warning as venomous snakes converge on major city: 'They frequently sneak into ...

Better hope you don’t get bit by any of these venomous snakes. Top row: Robert Hamilton/Alamy; Wiki Commons; Sam Yue/Alamy. Middle row: Scott Travers; Design Pics Inc/Alamy; Dimitry Orlov/Alamy.

An unexpected encounter with a venomous snake could turn a routine activity into a matter of life or death. Here’s everything you need to know. Snake encounters are more common than you might think, ...

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

Twenty of the 25 most ­venomous snakes on Earth are native to Australia. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.

Brad Hughes wanted more snakes for the collection of venomous serpents he keeps in a bedroom at his home in Spruce Pine, N.C., a mountain community near Asheville. So he spent Saturday morning in the ...