Meet the spitting cobras – venomous snakes capable of projecting venom with remarkable accuracy to deter threats.

If the venom is not promptly and thoroughly washed out, the initial damage can lead to complications such as corneal ...

The sighting was reported to the authorities. Photo of venomous snake in unexpected location sparks outrage: 'Be more alert ...

From venomous sprays to lethal toxins , these animals can seriously injure—or even kill – without ever laying a claw, tooth ...

Unlike most animals’ weapons — like claws, horns or teeth — snake venom is in a perpetual race with the defenses of their prey. Snakes upgrade their venom; rodents and amphibians upgrade their ...

A poisonous red spitting cobra (Naja pallida) in front of a model of a toxic snake protein (orange) and a designed antitoxin protein. New proteins not found in nature have now been designed to ...

The King cobra and spitting cobra are two of the most deadly snakes on Earth, both of which have their own deadly features. Although they both have deadly venom, they have vastly different behaviors, ...

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists. Now ...

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...

Every year, 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes. While not all of these snakes are venomous, nearly half are. Of the 2.7 million people poisoned by venomous snake bites each year, between 81,000 ...