The Cape cobra, or Naja nivea, is one of southern Africa’s most striking and dangerous snakes. Known for its highly potent venom, this species has earned its reputation as one of the most feared ...

It’s snake season in North Carolina, so it’s a good time to bust (or confirm) some popular myths about venomous snakes. We put together a list of commonly believed facts about snakes — particularly, ...

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Sneaking through the southwestern United States and Mexican deserts, the Mojave rattlesnake has a dreaded reputation as being one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Having the powerful ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions. To most people, the term “venomous reptile” evokes images of cobras flaring ...

From blue-ringed octopuses to stonefish, here are some of the most venomous, deadly species in our planet's oceans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Two pygmy rattlesnakes slither around in their habitat at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. File photo It’s snake season in North Carolina, so it’s a good time to bust (or confirm) some ...