Indian Man Bites and Kills Snake After It Attacked Him; Is It Effective in Neutralizing the Venom?

Medicine & Technology Jul 05, 2024

An unusual incident happened where a snake bit a man who then bit the animal back in the belief that it would reverse the venom’s effect. Find out more about it in this article.

Deadly Black Widow Spider Returns to the US This Summer; Residents Are Warned Against Dangerous Neurotoxic Venom

May 25, 2024

One of the deadliest spider species in the world is resurfacing in the US, and experts issue warning signs to look out for. Learn more about it in this article.

Man Dies After Lizard Bite From Venomous 'Gila Monster' Pet He Kept Illegally; With No Antivenom, How Are These Bites Treated?

Feb 27, 2024

The man owned two gila monster pets without a license, and one of them ended up biting his hand. Read to learn more.

Cross-Continental Protection: Scientists Engineer a Universal Antivenom for Neutralizing Lethal Snake Venoms Worldwide

Feb 22, 2024

Scientists crafted a groundbreaking antibody, 95Mat5, neutralizing lethal snake venoms across continents, a pivotal stride toward a universal antivenom. Check it out in this article.

Deadliest Plants in the World: Be Sure To Steer Clear of These Plants

Dec 29, 2023

Even small doses of toxins from these plants could kill people. Read to learn more.

Extremely Toxic Blue-Ringed Octopus Hiding in Shell Bites Teenager in a Close Call

Dec 13, 2023

The blue-ringed octopus was hiding in a shell that a teenager picked up and was going to show to his niece. Read to learn more.

How To Extract Snake Venom? Navigating Challenges and Innovations for Affordable Anti-Venom Production

Dec 05, 2023

Each year, 137,000 succumb to snakebites, facing internal bleeding, nerve problems, and heart failure. Find out the procedure for making an anti-venom in this article. 

Ultra Venomous 'Irukandji Jellyfish' Stings Two Fishers in the Ocean Who Had To Be Airlifted to the Hospital; How Dangerous Is This Species?

Oct 18, 2023

Irukandji Jellyfish can release venom that may trigger a condition known as Irukandji syndrome. Read to learn more.

Most Venomous Animal in the Water: Box Jellyfish Venom Contains Toxins That Attack Nervous System, Heart, Skin

Sep 15, 2023

As many as 15 tentacles grow from the corners of a box jellyfish's bell, with each tentacle loaded with around 5,000 stinging cells. Read to learn more.

Harmful Venom From Asp Caterpillar Likely Originated From Bacteria, but Could Provide Key in Delivering Lifesaving Drugs

Jul 11, 2023

A study on furry puss caterpillar has revealed that some of the toxins found in its venom came from bacteria. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Venom of Funnel-Web Spiders May Vary Depending on Conditions, Study Says; Findings Stress Link Between Physiology, Behavior, Venom Composition Among These Creatures

May 30, 2023

Researchers have discovered that specific behavioral and physiological variables influence certain venom components of funnel-web spiders and that these associations depend on context. Read to learn more.

Poison vs. Venom: What’s the Difference?

Apr 09, 2023

How are venomous animals different from poisonous animals? Read to find out.

Does Spider Venom Have Regenerative Powers? Reddit User Claims To Gain Feeling in His Numb Foot After Getting Bitten by the Insect

Nov 07, 2022

Spider venom is usually deadly, but one Reddit user believes that being bitten by a brown recluse spider helped him feel his toes again after 10 years since he lost them due to major foot surgery. Could this really be possible? Find out the answer in this article..

Black Widow Venom: Researchers Study Lizards, a Step Closer to Resisting the Spider's Poison

Oct 20, 2022

Study investigators have taken one step ahead to identify the secret to the resistance from the black widow spider’s venom. Read to know more.

Revenge of a Toddler: 2-Year-Old Bites Snake to Death After It Sunk Its Fangs to Her Lip

Aug 17, 2022

the two-year-old toddler has unleashed an act of deadly revenge on the snake that bit her lip by biting back the serpent to death. Read the article to know the full story.