Doctors at Mercy Hospital in Joplin are seeing an alarming rise in venomous snake bites since the July 4th holiday weekend.

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

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

It even extends to widespread misconceptions surrounding snake bites . Consequently, understanding the right actions and avoiding harmful myths is crucial. Let's uncover the vital do's and don'ts ...

VILLA RICA, Ga. - A woman is recovering at a west Georgia hospital after being bitten by a venomous snake in an unlikely place — the parking lot of a Walmart. Christina Prince says she was stepping ...

Summertime sees millions of people out and about the Atlanta area, but one local woman is recovering from a snake bite she got while shopping at Walmart.

Let’s say you’re traipsing through the African bush when you come across a grove of trees. As you walk through it, something ...

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

A few summers ago, a local woman named Jan and her teenage grandson were hiking on a trail outside. It was just a quick ...

As California enters the hottest months of the year, rattlesnakes are more active in their search for sunlight and water. The ...