Medicine & TechnologyMany are often confused between a rattlesnake and a gopher snake because they looked the same. Read on to know the difference between the two snakes.
New researchers from NUI Galway have proven that fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones is indeed right that small scorpions are more venomous. Read on to know the details.
It is still hatching season and it is not advisable to disturb baby snakes in their nest. Read the article to learn why you should leave snakelets alone.
Researchers found an entirely new toxic compound in Australian tropical sea anemone that has the potential to be a new drug therapy for different conditions.
It may perhaps be common knowledge that Daddy longlegs are the world's most poisonous spider species although their fangs are extremely short to bite a person.
In a recent study, venom was given recognition as a significant contributor to the great diversification of vertebrate and invertebrate species in the insect and fish groups.
Challenging Ophidiophobia, one man from India believed that deadly snakes are actually quiet creatures that will only attack seriously when they are provoked.
A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.
Researchers working to unlock mysteries behind the toxic venom of the deadly stonefish have recently discovered which could change the manner sting victims could undergo treatment in the future.
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have created a self-applied antivenom that is cheaper than the current antivenom available today so those with snakebite can apply it on the spot.
Researchers studied the venom from 312 honeybees in Perth, Western Australia, England, and Ireland and tested its effects on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer. They were able to generate an anticancer component from the venom that can kill 100% of cancer cells in just one hour.
Three Bolivian brothers help each other get bitten by a black widow to mimic their favorite superhero, Spiderman. Scientists reveal just how much of the comics are real.