Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida.

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

A healthy respect for snakes is good — after all, an estimated 5.4 million people globally are bitten by snakes each year! These most often occur in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, but Americans can ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has ...

Veterinarians at Colorado State University said they are already seeing a return of snake bites to pets as the weather continues to warm in Northern Colorado. The first snake bite to a dog that the ...