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Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.

This summer, it's snake season in Wisconsin. Find out what snakes are the most dangerous in the state and how to avoid them.

Avoid using a tourniquet, applying ice to the bite site or giving your dog antihistamines or anti-inflammatory painkillers, ...

We often hear people talking about venomous and poisonous animals, so you’d easily be forgiven for thinking that they mean ...

But to capture prey — as some of us find out the hard way — jellyfish have a net of tentacles that contain venomous, stinging ...

Home remedies like cutting or sucking out venom don’t work and can make things worse. Here’s what experts recommend instead.

While cleaning up from the flood, stay hydrated and safe to avoid falls, cuts, snake bites and toxic water injuries.

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling ...

Air is released through the nose when you hum (obviously, since you hum with your mouth closed). If your nose is closed, the ...