BOSTON, Massachusetts (KTRK) -- A snake slithered into the home of a Massachusetts family and bit their 9-month old baby. Jenna Lees-Rolfe was preparing breakfast in her home when she placed her young ...

After you watch this tiny baby snake taking its first breath, you might be tempted to pet the adorable creature, but that wouldn't be the best idea. This king brown snake was born last Saturday, ...

MEDFORD, MA. (WPVI) -- A mother in Massachusetts knows a lot about snakes, but never expected to have the encounter she had with one a few days ago. Jenna Lees-Rolf's nine-month-old son James was ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

Rattlesnake season is here. While you may come across adult rattlesnakes now, baby rattlesnakes will make their debut soon. Here’s what Mississippi residents should know. In Mississippi, there are ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in ...

Rattlesnake activity peaks April to October in California’s warm, dry areas. Avoid bites by staying on trails, wearing boots and watching where you step. In case of a bite, remain calm, call 911 and ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...