Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When hunting rodents, snakes may have as little as 60 milliseconds to get their fangs into their prey. Despite working in one of ...

What started as a regular walk for Piper the dog and her owners in Durham quickly turned into a scary and potentially expensive ordeal. "She was sniffing at the edge of the trail and then jumped back, ...

For some people, their fear of snakes is biblical. But these reptiles are intriguing, specialized creatures worthy of study. For example, when a poisonous snake bites a rat, the complex soup of ...

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

Survivor 49 star Jake Latimer shares details of getting bit by a highly venomous snake while competing on the show. Jake also reveals what happened after he left Fiji, and gets emotional talking about ...