Known as the most venomous snake on the planet, the Taipan strikes fear into anyone who hears its name. Found in Australia ...

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them apart from common watersnakes.

Both snakes are deadly, but which is more venomous, aggressive, or lethal to humans in a real-life encounter? Find out how they compare.

A venomous cottonmouth is giving people the willies on social media, after a video recorded by an Alabama biologist showed ...

Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

The colorful coral snake is the most venomous snake in Arizona. Here is the best way to avoid coral snakes and what to do if you are bitten.

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

While many species are harmless and generally avoid humans, knowing their habitats can help lessen the shock of an unexpected ...

The snake turned out to be a harmless green tree snake, but most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia.