"She was shaky." Surveillance video captures venomous snake wrapping around woman: 'It will take her a while to get over this ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus, has been implicated in most human fatalities caused by funnel-web species, and ...

Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in a field … and suddenly feeling sharp pain on your foot. You’ve just been bitten by a snake. This is more than a moment of shock; it could be the ...

The Australian box jellyfish, not any snake or scorpion, holds the title of the most venomous marine animal on the planet.

Spiders play an important role in ecosystems across the United States, but a few species are known for having medically significant venom. In certain states, environmental conditions make it more ...

Snakes may be feared, but many animals hunt them. Explore how predators adapt to venom, speed, and defense to shape ...

A close-up view of a Giant Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) seen along the Nakasendo Way between Sekigahara and Hosokute, Japan on Nov. 5, 2022. A close-up view of a Giant Joro spider ...

The king cobra is the world’s longest venomous snake, sometimes reaching 18 feet, but it’s surprisingly light, usually around 13 pounds. Its strength lies in its venom and reach, not bulk. The honey ...

A venomous snake, kept as a pet at a home, has sent its owner to the ICU. The 28-year-old from the Republic of San Marino, a microstate surrounded by north-central Italy, was bitten by the North ...

We have done a number of posts on horrifying creatures, plants, and other organisms that have the ability to kill you. Of course, many creatures that we have covered are not amazingly large ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you happen upon a snake while gardening or ...