A new antivenom relies on antibodies from the blood of Tim Friede, who immunized himself against snakebites by injecting increasing doses of venom into his body.

Snakes and humans exhibit significant differences in their digestive systems due to their distinct diets and lifestyles.

Reports of human-snake encounters are on the rise – and some people react to a snake on their property by killing it. But is there a better way, for both people and the reptiles? The rattlesnake ...

Okay, picture this—you’re chilling near a pet snake or maybe had a random encounter with one in the wild, and you start wondering: “Wait… does this snake remember me? Like, my actual face?” It’s a ...

The Inland Taipan and sea snakes, both possessing deadly venom, differ significantly in habitat, behavior, and threat to humans. The Inland Taipan, residing in arid Australia, boasts the most ...

Documentation and conservation of snake populations and advocating safety measures will usher in a peaceful co-existence of human beings and reptiles in India. Western Ghats, which spread across ...

While human-snake encounters can be dangerous, understanding these creatures can aid in avoiding unnecessary conflict and supporting conservation efforts. In doing so, we maintain the ecological ...

Snakebites in India are common due to significant snake populations, leading to frequent human-snake encounters and fatalities in some regions.

Late one night in September last year, Sunita Prajapati’s aged mother woke her up, complaining that she had felt something bite her. After a quick shake-out of the bedding where her mother and ...

To achieve this, we need far more resources devoted to research on snake behavior, snake ecology, human–snake interactions, and public education about snakes. Snakebite is the result of an ...