Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A venomous snake bite is not something you ever want to encounter ...

Today we’re getting up close and personal with the most venomous snakes on the planet. You’ll learn how to spot them, what makes them so dangerous, and most importantly, how to survive their painful ...

Snake bite season is underway in South Florida, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue warning that the hotter months from April through October bring a surge in snake activity and an increase in emergency calls ...

A photo of a black Eastern racer snake in the Suwannee River section of the Florida Trail, taken January 2023. As snake bite season approaches its tail-end, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has safety ...

A new Cell study suggests human-derived antibodies—first found in the blood of self-taught snake handler Tim Friede—can help form a broad antivenom. In mouse tests, the cocktail protected against ...

In a first, scientists recorded high-speed footage from dozens of venomous snakes as they went in for the kill. Reading time 3 minutes If you’ve ever been morbidly curious about what it would look ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...