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An eastern massasauga rattlesnake, a protected species, was recently killed at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols ...

A chance encounter in a Panama rainforest has uncovered a new defensive behavior in white-necked jacobin hummingbird chicks.

When spring hits, animals and plants start to emerge from hibernation. Is that the same for copperheads in South Carolina?

The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake. Despite its title, experts say the snake is a shy ...

Kansans may need to watch their step when heading outside as snakes reappear across the state, and inside some unfortunate ...

A new study reveals plants, fungi, bacteria, protists, and even some viruses deploy venom-like mechanisms, similar to that of ...

Our comprehensive search suggests that venom delivery systems fully analogous to those of animals exist among plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses. Thus, venomous organisms are far more ...

It’s probably fair to say that most people don’t like being around venomous snakes because of the danger these reptiles ...

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly found in Northern Nevada. Even so, their camouflage and ...

Here's a guide to what snakes are venomous throughout Nevada, how to spot them and what to do if you get bit.

However, as in the case of some of the state's venomous snakes, bites may not always cause serious complications ... Bite ...