The puff adder is the deadliest snake in Africa, causing the most snakebite fatalities on the continent. Its venom is potent enough to kill four to five men and has a 52% mortality rate if left ...

This nocturnal snake frequently enters homes in search of food, raising the risk of human encounters. Its adaptability allows it to thrive in diverse environments. Hidden deep in Africa's untamed ...

This widespread presence is the reason for the possibility of hazardous human-snake interaction, therefore making it a high-risk zone for venomous bites. The Congo Basin, Central Africa The Congo ...

The Gaboon viper is native to rainforests of central, eastern, and western Africa. It is not an aggressive snake, but its two-inch fangs are the longest of any venomous snake, and it produces more ...

With close to 4,000 people being bitten by snakes in South Africa every year, concerns are being raised about the lack of anti-venom at local hospitals. The problem does not only affect snake bite ...