Snake catcher Fred Lubbe (78) has returned to the City of uMhlathuze after living in the Underberg for two years ...

Due to its venomous bite and the preference for human-inhabited areas, the Philippine cobra is a feared and respected species in its range. Mozambique spitting cobra The spitting cobra from ...

Antivenom shortages persist, but a WHO-approved alternative is now available in both in private and state hospitals in South ...

The King cobra and spitting cobra are two of the most deadly snakes on Earth, both of which have their own deadly features.

Tityus achilles. Credit: Léo Laborieux. Deep in the rainforests of Colombia, a scientist set out to study moths. While searching for copper, he found gold: a new scorpion capable of something ...

[ESWATINI] In the village of Siphocosini, Eswatini, Clement Tsabedze still remembers the moment that nearly took his life. After being bitten by a black mamba—one of the most feared and venomous ...

Eswatini — In the village of Siphocosini, Eswatini, Clement Tsabedze still remembers the moment that nearly took his life. After being bitten by a black mamba--one of the most feared and ...

If you encounter a cobra, do not run or move suddenly. Just stand there and, if required, back off slowly without staring at it. Shield your eyes and face Some species, such as the spitting cobra ...

Some species, like the spitting cobra, can eject venom accurately at enemies' eyes to cause temporary blindness. Also, for the unversed, the King Cobra is the longest venomous snake, reaching up ...

Marais said that most of the serious snakebites in KZN came from the Mozambique spitting cobra, puff adders and stiletto snakes. “What you must also remember is every patient that goes to a ...

However, some species do require caution, including the black mamba and Mozambique spitting cobra. These venomous snakes should be left undisturbed and managed by professionals if they venture ...