As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are ...

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King cobra and Gaboon viper are two of the most deadly snakes, each with unique traits. The King cobra, found in Southeast ...

Worldwide, snakes are thought to be responsible for up ... “The only current treatment for snakebite is antivenom,” Barden told USA TODAY. “It must be given in a hospital, so if bitten ...

Worldwide, snakes are thought to be responsible for up ... “The only current treatment for snakebite is antivenom,” Barden told USA TODAY. “It must be given in a hospital, so if bitten ...

Reptile catchers in Australia came away with an unprecedented haul when they were called out to a home in a Sydney suburb.

Authorities in Queensland, Australia, are investigating a possible animal-cruelty case after reviewing footage that showed ...

"Snakes are Rick's spirit animal; that's where he sees himself," Goggins tells USA TODAY. "These reptiles are not for hugging, for most people. They are dangerous, feared and misunderstood. But he ...

The snakes can live in multiple ecosystems such ... Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].

Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.