Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves ...

Mercy Hospital Joplin’s emergency department is seeing an increase in venomous snake bite patients, and Dr. Jesse Hatfield ...

There are dozens of snake species in Florida. The type of snake people encounter depends on the habitat nearby. Florida is ...

In Bangladesh, rural communities and agricultural activities often bring people close to natural habitats. As a result, encounters with snakes are not uncommon, especially during the monsoon season.

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

Most snake bites in Colorado happen between May and October, after which cold temperatures push rattlesnakes to curl up and ...

Wound infections like necrosis —the death of body tissue—and cellulitis happen in almost 31% of snake bite cases and can result in amputation and the loss of limbs.

However, serious complications (such as infections) can result from non-venomous snake bites, so medical assessment and care are always recommended, regardless of the type of snake that bit you.

A healthy 4-year-old girl is brought to the local urgent care clinic for evaluation of a snakebite on her right hand that ...

John Hopkins says you should treat all snake bites as venomous if you’re uncertain. Even bites from nonvenomous snakes can cause infections or allergic reactions in some people.

Have you gotten bitten by a snake in South Carolina? This hospital is a national leader in treating wildlife wounds of all kinds.