Usually one of the first things people think about when they encounter a snake is running away from it. Not far behind would be what would happen if the snake bit them and how venomous is the bite?

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

A snake owner has shared how her pet snake accidentally mistook her hand for a rat, leading to an unfortunate bite. Mia lives in Western Washington and has had her ball python Aphrodite for five years ...

It’s increasingly common to find Burmese pythons in high grass in South Florida, but the invasive snakes are apparently comfortable hiding in trees, too. Video of one such encounter was shared ...

It’s unusual for Buffalo police and firefighters get called to a scene for a snake bite. It’s weirder still when the 2-foot-long snake is still attached to the victim, shows no sign of letting go, and ...

Thursday (May 15) was a good news day for Burmese python hunters in Florida, but it was a bad news day for the invasive snakes. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), along with ...