Ever wondered how a snake digests its food? After all, these reptiles usually swallow their prey in one go- something entirely different than how a human eats their food. So, what exactly is the ...

Scientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom using antibodies from a hyper-immune human donor, offering broad ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

More than 80,000 people globally die every year from snake bites, according to the World Health Organization. But Tim Friede ...