Antivenom, also known as antivenin, is an umbrella term for purified antibodies which work against venoms or parts of venoms.

It's well known that deadly snakes strike very swiftly, and it is easy to infer that if you’re unlucky enough to be bitten, the moment of contact will be as simple as it is sudden: a lightning-quick ...

Medicine is not helpless. Snake bites can be neutralised with antivenom, but that is often not to hand in the remote parts of ...

Scientists filmed 36 snake species to study their strike speed. They found vipers, elapids, and colubrids each use unique ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

The flowerpot snake's genetic and reproductive quirks may also provide insights into human trisomy conditions, such as Down syndrome. "For example, we know that having multiple sets of chromosomes is ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

CROOKSTON -- Police said they are looking for a 5-foot snake sighted last week in Crookston, but it's probably a pet that got loose. Police were notified Friday of a large snake that was sighted ...