All rattlesnakes found in Oklahoma produce a powerful and dangerous venom that destroys tissue and disrupts blood clotting.

The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy are urging everyone to be mindful of seasonal ...

More than 40 species of snakes can be found in Oklahoma, but only a handful have a bite that's dangerous to humans. Even though their bites require immediate medical attention, these snakes are ...

Oklahoma has twice the national average of snakebites annually, putting the state at fourth in the nation. Though the state is home to over 44 different kinds of snakes, which are most active from ...

The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy are urging everyone to be mindful of seasonal risks like snakes, scorpions, and toxic plants. “Many people don’t ...

Q: What venomous snakes should Oklahomans look out for? A: “We primarily see copperhead in Oklahoma, and that’s across most of the state. But we also have cottonmouths — also known as water ...

Want to see a rattlesnake up close? Head to the Okeene Rattlesnake Roundup, one of several rattler-themed festivals in ...

Associate Medical director Dr. Claire Epperson provides critical advice for local residents on snake bite prevention and response as summer temperatures awaken dangerous species.

A fire at an Oklahoma City reptile warehouse on March 20 resulted in the deaths of numerous reptiles, though firefighters ...

The Oklahoma Poison Center Program is urging people to be aware of the potential dangers of springtime adventures.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department is investigating the cause. The owner did not want to talk with KFOR on camera, but said he believes it was an electrical issue. The fire department also said the ...