Snakes evoke fear and misunderstanding. Deadly snakes like the Indian Krait and Black Mamba use venom for survival. Krait's ...

A new antivenom relies on antibodies from the blood of Tim Friede, who immunized himself against snakebites by injecting increasing doses of venom into his body.

Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park made the unusual discovery and reported that the snake has a fully functional third fang on the left side of its mouth. This also means that the snake is ...

How to Survive shares five critical steps for surviving a bite from a krait, one of the most venomous snakes. They detail first aid, identifying symptoms, and how to seek urgent medical care. These ...

After multiple bites from cobras, mambas and other snakes, Tim Friede's antibodies open the door to an innovative universal ...

A tiny amount — potentially as little as a few milligrams — can be lethal to humans. While it isn't as toxic as Australia's ...

They found that unithiol can block venom proteins from many dangerous snakes. The researchers conducted a Phase I clinical ...

More than 80,000 people globally die every year from snake bites, according to the World Health Organization. But Tim Friede ...

What's it like to get bit by a venomous snake? "It's like a bee sting times a thousand," Tim Friede says. Tim would know.

The red-headed krait, a venomous snake found in Southeast Asian rainforests, is recognised by its striking black body and ...

Most people mistake the wolf snake for the common krait and kill it out of fear for their safety. As a result, despite being harmless, the wolf snake is often killed unnecessarily ...