As summer temperatures continue to rise, North Carolina is beginning to see more snakes creep out of their holes. For people who own dogs, it can be even more frightening. Dr. Jeff Nunez, chief of ...

— 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 ...

While it's common for Mississippians and tourists to see copperheads and other venomous snakes during the warmer months, more bites have been reported in the state so far this year than compared with ...

A man is dead after attempting to pick up a rattlesnake while hiking on a trail in south-central Tennessee resulted in a ...

In recent years, doctors in central North Carolina have noticed a troubling pattern: more patients are arriving in emergency ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

Rattlesnake bites affect 150,000 pets each year. Prevent attacks by removing food, water sources and snake hiding spots. If your dog or cat gets bitten by a venomous snake, here's what to do. As hot ...

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Snake bites are rare but dangerous in Louisiana, where warm weather and wetlands create prime conditions for venomous snakes. Knowing what to do in the minutes after a bite ...

As summer heats up in California, rattlesnakes become more active — slithering onto sun-toasted trails and sneaking into water sources. If you’re not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according ...