With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. This week The News-Press and Naples Daily News is taking a closer look at each of these snakes ...

The Malayan blue coral snake is a beautiful but deadly snake whose venom may be used one day to help scientists develop new pain medications.

The Malayan blue coral snake’s venom contains calliotoxin, a powerful toxin that may inspire non-addictive, next-generation ...

A rare Malayan blue coral snake's potent venom, containing calliotoxin, is showing promise for developing non-addictive painkillers. This toxin uniquely interacts with nerve cells, offering insights ...

Warmer weather means more snakes out and about and in North Carolina, there are a number of venomous types. According Dr. Benjamin German, an emergency medicine physician with WakeMed, their emergency ...

Snakes have long elicited strong emotions from humans, inspiring both fear and awe across multiple cultures and continents.

Sweet Home Alabama may be a popular sentiment for humans, but there are also several dangerous, venomous snakes that call the Yellowhammer State home. It’s a hot and humid place, making it the ideal ...