Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

Salamandra salamandra terrestris (fire salamander) sitting on a tree stump. It is black with yellow spots. We all know to be wary of toxic encounters with the natural world, whether it's watching out ...

Every year, 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes. While not all of these snakes are venomous, nearly half are. Of the 2.7 million people poisoned by venomous snake bites each year, between 81,000 ...

While it’s true that most snakes aren’t considered poisonous, there definitely are poisonous snakes, with poison for their ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We know tha snake venom is highly toxic to humans, but to learn ...

In deserts, jungles and swamps around the world, snakes are waging a biochemical war against their prey. When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

A captive snake in Australia has broken the world record for the most venom produced in one go, according to the creature's keepers. With a single bite, the snake — a coastal taipan (Oxyuranus ...