The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in ...

A new study found that most people wait too long to seek help after a venomous snake bite and use outdated first aid practices. Experts advise against trying to suck out venom, using a tourniquet or ...

applying ice or using a tourniquet can actually worsen the effects of a venomous snake bite by slowing blood flow. Do not attempt to suck out venom: This is not effective and can cause further ...

About 50 doctors and nurses from Grand Strand Medical Center walk in the wild at Myrtle Beach State Park learning about local ...

Grand Strand Medical Center emergency residents were given a series of challenges related to wilderness medicine at the ...

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Washington. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes in California. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

A new study found that most people wait too long to seek help after a venomous snake bite and use outdated first aid practices. Experts advise against trying to suck out venom, using a tourniquet ...

Texas is home to four venomous species. Here's everything you should and shouldn't do if one bites you, and how to identify them.