Attleboro officials issued a warning to city residents on Wednesday, warning that a rare venomous snake has been spotted in the area.

The Attleboro, Massachusetts community is being extra cautious after first responders say a copperhead snake potentially ...

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Hummel says being bitten by a copperhead felt like a deep wasp sting. His hand immediately swelled up and began to change ...

Scientists working in Colombia have discovered the largest snake on the planet, an animal that blows away previous records.

Learn about the eyelash palm-pitviper of Costa Rica, a vividly colored venomous snake with unique “eyelash” scales.

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re ...

Africa is home to two deadly snakes, the black mamba and the Gaboon viper. These snakes differ in size, venom, and behavior. Gaboon vipers are heavy w ...

Why do snakes flick their tongues? Can snakes smell fear? Here are 10 amazing facts about rattlesnakes, flying snakes and other species.

Coiled, camouflaged, and lightning-fast – vipers are nature’s most dangerous noodles. In this video, we break down what makes these snakes such effective predators, from their heat-sensing ...

It has the largest fangs that outsize all others The Gaboon viper’s fangs hold another gruesome record, they are the longest of any snake in the world.