That’s because in a race of reflexes, the snake usually wins. For a mouse or human, it takes less than half a second to ...

They found that venomous snakes use dramatically different strategies to deliver their deadly bites. Vipers and elapids ...

Speaking to the BBC, co-author of the study Alistair Evans detailed how a gel was warmed to simulate prey and "entice" the ...

Few experiences in wildlife handling are as nerve-wracking as snake milking. This mesmerizing activity isn’t just a spectacle ...

If you ever get bitten by a snake, don’t believe what you see in the movies. Tying a tourniquet, slicing your arm, or trying ...

Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a ...

Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a ...

Workers at Australian hospitals said they don't need to see the snake that bit someone to determine treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...