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Graduate student Evan Buechley, and his colleagues, spotted the new species first in 2013 inside Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains National Park. Based on Buechley’s photographs, a team of scientists ...

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Officials released pictures of the viper that bit a 73-year-old man on Sept. 24 in Winter Park. Robert W. Smith was bitten by the venomous snake he was licensed to have at his home ...

Snake Roadkill Is New Species of High-Altitude Viper A squashed snake on a road in Kyrgyzstan is a venomous pit viper unknown to science—and there are likely more to be found, experts say.

Few places in the world are more dangerous than Ilha da Queimada Grande — the Brazilian island where venomous vipers rule the land and only a few researchers are ever allowed. Despite their fearsome ...

Spain has many snake species, but only three are venomous. These snakes rarely threaten humans and prefer to escape. Non-venomous snakes are large and protected, aiding pest control. Understanding ...

Understanding the distinct dangers posed by Cobras, Kraits, and Vipers is crucial for wildlife awareness and snakebite prevention. While Cobras and Vipers are undeniably harmful, the Common Krait is ...