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We're finally close to a universal antivenom that works against cobra, krait and black mamba snake bites, say researchers
A lab-made antibody can neutralize the neurotoxins in the venoms of cobras, kraits and black mambas, raising hopes for a universal antivenom treatment for snake bites.
Giant ball of Burmese pythons having sex discovered in Florida Everglades in record-breaking catch
In a record-setting expedition, conservationists in the Everglades captured and removed 11 invasive pythons from the environment.
Snakes are built to evolve at incredible speeds, and scientists aren't sure why
Snakes have an evolutionary clock that ticks a lot faster than many other groups of animals, allowing them to diversify and evolve at super quick speeds, researchers have discovered.
How we found the northern green anaconda, a new species of the heaviest snake on Earth
The northern green anaconda has been identified as a new species after genetic analysis showed it split from its southern counterpart 10 million years ago.
Slow-motion footage of snake attacks reveals surprise discovery about how they kill
Using high-speed video, herpetologist Bill Ryerson filmed snakes attacking dead rodents and found species fit into two broad categories: strikers and lungers.
Why does Australia have so many venomous animals?
Scientists explain why animals in Australia wield venom as a weapon.
Arabian sand boa: The derpy snake that looks like it's got googly eyes glued to the top of its head
Arabian sand boas live in deserts on the Arabian Peninsula, where they lie buried in the sand with only their derpy eyes peeking out as they wait for prey.
200-pound 'monster' Burmese python finally captured in Florida after 5 men sit on it
A huge Burmese python caught in Florida is the second-heaviest ever caught in the state, weighing in at 198 pounds.
