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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

A dog owner is urging people to be cautious after his pet was left in a critical condition as a result of a snake bite.

It was supposed to be a routine run until a Copperhead appeared. At around 6:30 a.m., Alex Monroe, a 32-year-old recreational ...

Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area ...