In the past few years, snakebite antivenom has been in the news, again. In states such as Texas and Florida, a shortage of coral snake antivenom has put medical providers in a disturbing position.

What is Arizona’s most venomous snake? It turns out, the most poisonous isn't the most dangerous in the state. Here's what to ...

“But because we have the snakes, we can produce the venom, so we can produce the antivenom.” A potent neurotoxin, coral snake venom is about four times as lethal as terciopelo venom. In ...

In Brazil, a group of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Butantan Institute have ...

This is a close mimic of the coral snake, but the real version has a singular venom. Flickr user Joe Townsend When he returned home to France after a stay in Costa Rica in 1983, Jean-Pierre Rosso ...

The more educated you are, the less fear you have," said Jason Compton, CEO of the snake identification application SnakeSnap ...

It's used to tell the Coral snake apart from the harmless Scarlet Kingsnake or a ... Knowing the kind of animal can help doctors figure out the antivenom or other treatment you need. Stay calm and ...

Habitat: Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in the state ... bites are rare due to the availability of effective antivenom. Coral snakes get their name from the warning maw they ...

Arizona has its fair share of creepy crawlers and dangerous critters. There are many kinds of snakes, too. Here's how to ...

Oh — and technically, the Arizona coral snake is the most venomous drop-for-drop. Here is everything to know about the most venomous snake in Arizona. Technically speaking, the Arizona coral ...