A venomous snake with three sharp fangs has been found in an unprecedented discovery in Australia. The death adder with a rare mutation was spotted during a venom milking programme at the Australian ...

There are many deadly snakes out in the world, and not surprisingly, Australia is home to most of them. The death adder (Acanthopis antarcticus) not only has the scariest name, but also has a very ...

Kingsnakes stand out as top rattlesnake hunters in the wild. These snakes lack venom but possess a special defense against ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes deliver their venom in one of two ways: through ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Gaboon viper is an African snake species that is ...

An Australian man was hospitalized after he was bitten Monday by a deadly snake that launched itself at him with its mouth open and fangs out. Mark Pelley, a snake catcher based in the outskirts of ...