Scientists found a single antivenom effective against 17 venomous African snake species. Until now, antivenoms have been far from perfect. Although they save lives, some do not neutralize every toxin ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Venomous snakebites impacts hundreds of thousands of people every year, but treating these various toxins quickly and efficiently can be difficult. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Gaboon viper is an African snake species that is ...

A team of international scientists has engineered an eight-nanobody cocktail that neutralizes venom from nearly all major African elapid snakes. Study: Nanobody-based recombinant antivenom for cobra, ...

Black Mambas, Africa’s fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player into tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy. New research from the University of the ...

Sept. 17 (UPI) --An African snake is being cared for by authorities in Connecticut after apparently being abandoned in a reservoir area. Burlington & Canton Animal Control said on social media that a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Venomous snakebites impacts ...