Tim Friede's brave decision to inject himself with snake venom may be a gamechanger for creating a universal antivenom.

The Jefferson Animal Hospital and the American Red Cross teamed up to host a blood drive for people and pets. Held outside of ...

Three large pythons were spotted in Forest Park, Queens earlier this week. So far, only one of them has been caught.

Rottweiler Sofiah was rushed to the Animal Referral Hospital Greater Western Sydney after collapsing in severe pain following ...

On Sept. 26, 1957, renowned herpetologist and Field Museum curator emeritus Karl Patterson Schmidt died from a snakebite. He documented the process in meticulous, graphic detail.

A man who avoided jail after dumping his girlfriend’s pet pythons on the street after a nasty break-up came close to death when he got behind the wheel after an all-day bender.

The blood python, a non-venomous constrictor from Southeast Asia, is known for its striking colors and muscular build. Once ...

— Stay calm and call 911 (or head to the nearest hospital if you’re close and have a safe ride). — Limit movement and remove rings/watches — as the swelling can build quickly. — Keep the bitten limb ...

Take a deep breath, back away slowly as you maintain a safe distance between you and the snake, and make sure to keep your ...

"A pet blood donor needs to have a calm temperament and feel relaxed in a veterinary environment,” says Dr. MacMillan.

What is Chagas disease? Triatomine bugs, commonly called kissing bugs, invade Florida homes, feed on humans and their pets — while they're sleeping.