Snakes and lizards are locked in an epic evolutionary battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Snake kills man removing it from preschool
The man was bitten multiple times on the hand and arm while trying to remove the snake from a child's care center.
"Snake hunter" bitten by tiger snake is facing multiple organ failure
"I watched him lose consciousness very fast in front of my eyes," Mark Pelley's daughter posted online in Australia.
Woman bitten by venomous snake while enjoying beach
The venomous snakes are one of the most commonly encountered species in Australia, but their bites are not often deadly.
Rattlesnake alert in Arizona as woman bitten in unusually early case
The snake's rattle sounded immediately after the bite, meaning urgent medical attention was necessary.
"Highly venomous" snake found hiding in toilet
The reptiles are one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Australia and were responsible for 16 percent of snakebites between 2005 and 2015.
Snake attack victim dies hours after giving birth
Carpet vipers are one of the most venomous snakes in Africa, with their bites having a 10 to 20 percent mortality rate if untreated.
New jellyfish species discovered may have an arsenal of unique venoms
The new jellyfish has a bright red cross in the center of its body, leading to it being named the St. George's Cross Medusa.
Snake catcher dies after highly venomous Cape cobra bite
Rico Pentz, 39, died after being bitten by a Cape cobra, one of the most venomous snakes in Africa.
Ancient Egyptian healthcare was "advanced and successful," say experts
Healthcare in ancient Egypt was universally available to men, women and children from all levels of society.
Scientists discover snake venom that may help with high blood pressure
"Venoms never cease to surprise us," researcher Alexandre Tashima said. "A great deal remains to be studied in these toxins."
"Holy grail" moment 8ft snake—one of world's deadliest—caught at college
"I made sure I had the snake at full arm's reach the second I grabbed it," the Australian snake-catcher told Newsweek.
Backpacker aged 25 killed by suspected deadly brown snake bite
"The Eastern brown snake is one of the world's most venomous snakes," an expert in serpents told Newsweek.
Deadly snake hospitalizes snake-catching couple shooting live video
The eastern brown snakes are considered to be the world's second most venomous snakes.
Spider venom toxin could help with erectile dysfunction
The venom of the Brazilian wandering spider causes long-lasting, painful erections, sparking its development into a drug treating erectile dysfunction.
Swarm of bees attacks and kills farmworker
The man was swarmed by the bees while working on a farm, dying from the attack due to being allergic to the stings.
Girl, 1, dies after being stung by scorpion while playing in yard
Around 1.5 million scorpion stings occur worldwide each year, resulting in about 2,600 deaths.
Boy, 6, survives being bitten by one of Europe's most venomous snakes
The boy was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a sand viper hidden on a branch while walking through a national park with his family.
Huge black mambas filmed wrestling for a mate outside bedroom window
The two 8-foot snakes can be seen twisting rapidly around each other as they attempt to fend each other off.
People unaware how "close to danger" they came by walking over deadly snake
An officer in Idaho "bravely" relocated the inconspicuous rattlesnake before it could cause any injuries.
Dad's photo of copperhead snake helped save 4-year-old boy after bite
The photograph helped medical professionals treat the boy, who was given 10 bottles of anti-venom.
Deadly eastern brown snake discovered stuck in discarded drinks can
A snake catcher found the eastern brown, one of the world's most dangerous species, with its head trapped inside a can.
Child "lucky to be alive" after sting from extremely venomous jellyfish
The five-year-old was stung by an Australian box jellyfish, considered to be the most venomous marine creature in the world.
Man and his dog attacked by killer bees in Arizona and stung over 300 times
"I have never experienced anything like this. I had been stung many times before but nothing where it was more than 10 or 15 stings," said John Fischer.
Video of snake swimming in lake unlocks "new fear" for viewers
Visitors identified the creature as the venomous rattlesnake.
Two men in hospital after "hundreds" of bees swam and sting them
A professional bee remover found the hive of angry bees under the roof of a nearby house.
Rare and deadly 5-foot albino cobra found inside house: "Genetic mutation"
The venom of cobras "can cause paralysis and even death if not treated promptly," the Wildlife & Nature Conservation Trust said.
Unique copperhead snake with "quite an attitude" found in park
While copperhead bites are rarely fatal to humans, they are still extremely painful to the unlucky victim.
Man finds "highly venomous" snake hiding in beer crate
The red-bellied black snake was nestled among the bottlenecks when snake catcher Ozzie Lawrence arrived on the scene in Queensland, Australia.
Python weighing 53lbs rescued from barbed wire: "Absolute nightmare"
The huge snake, thought to be the largest species of snake in Africa, lunged and bit snake catcher Nick Evans twice on the hand during the rescue.