Amid the sad news of Ifunanya Nwangene's death, explore the deadliest snakes in Nigeria and Africa, including species responsible for the most dangerous bites.

Venomous snakes in the United States are often treated like rare threats, but several of the most dangerous species are far more common than people realize. This video breaks down the snakes with the most potent venom,

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king cobra species found in India's Western Ghats—has reportedly been caught aboard many trains in the Goa region of India.

King Cobra was considered the largest venomous snake to have ever roamed the face of the Earth. Due to its enormous length, the King Cobra was a force.

The reputation of venomous snakes in the United States precedes them. Everyone has heard the stories about an unsuspecting hiker wandering out on a trail only to come across a venomous snake, get bitten,

An 11-year-old boy bitten by a snake in Australia died after suffering "extensive internal bleeding due to brown snake envenomation," according to reporting by USA TODAY. His father did not seek medical attention and told him to "sleep it off." The eastern ...

The Senate has called on the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ensure the procurement and nationwide availability of antivenoms in public and private hospitals.

Rattlesnakes are both beautiful and deadly. They are the largest venomous snake in the U.S and the most deadly. Their bites can be fatal to humans, and they should be respected.