Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It was earlier this month (Jan. 2) when Burmese python hunter Carl Jackson caught one of the heaviest pythons on record in Florida ...

Usually one of the first things people think about when they encounter a snake is running away from it. Not far behind would be what would happen if the snake bit them and how venomous is the bite?

The thought of a snake bite is enough to make your heart race but before you panic and channel your inner cowboy, drop the idea of sucking out the venom. If you’re unlucky enough to cross paths with a ...

Increased temperatures in Raleigh are causing more snakes to become active near trails and gardens, resulting in a higher incidence of snake bites, and the cost of treatment can be high. Increased ...

What started as a regular walk for Piper the dog and her owners in Durham quickly turned into a scary and potentially expensive ordeal. "She was sniffing at the edge of the trail and then jumped back, ...

A Florida python hunter recently captured a 202-pound Burmese python, one of the heaviest on record. Although not venomous, pythons have sharp, fang-like teeth that can cause painful bites. Invasive ...