Coral snakes, known for their vibrant colors and potent venom, belong to the Elapidae family. Predominantly found in the ...

In late 2018, Florida news outlets reported a troubling rash of reptilian attacks by venomous snakes in a surprisingly short time span: Four people sustained coral snake bites in just two weeks.

They must literally chew on their victim to inject their venom fully, so most bites to humans don't result in death. In fact, no deaths from coral snake bites have been reported in the U.S. since ...

Defensive venom? Some coral snakes (Micrurus) have specifically pain-inducing toxins in their venoms, suggesting that natural selection for defence may have played a role in their evolution -- a ...

Cottonmouth snakes are venomous reptiles found in the southeastern US. They are known for their white mouth lining.

Naomi has an important decision to make. One of these tanks holds a venomous coral snake and the other a harmless king snake. If she chooses the wrong one, she could be in serious trouble.

You can also find the Sonoran coral snake in the park, another venomous snake species. The Mojave rattlesnake is known to have exceptionally potent venom. Its typical prey includes ...