A Throsby man got a scaly, slithering Christmas Eve surprise when a trip to his garage unearthed a tiger snake. Luckily, help ...

Did you know Australia is home to nearly all the world’s deadliest, or at least most venomous, snakes? Snake venom potency is often measured using LD50, a toxicity metric indicating the dose that ...

TIGER snake venom has the ability to clot blood. Holden 1 and Blömback 2 have presented evidence that prothrombin, Factor V and calcium ions are required for the venom to convert fibrinogen to fibrin.

The venom of the tiger snake and the eastern brown snake makes these two species among the most dangerous in Australia. In a recent study, scientists analyzed their genomes to learn more about their ...

A snake antivenom based on antibodies from a hyperimmune man seems to be effective against the bites of multiple species, raising the possibility that a universal treatment may be within reach. Snake ...

Snakes are one of the most feared creatures on the planet. These limbless, cold-blooded carnivores strike terror into the hearts of anyone who comes across them. It ...

From Inland Taipan to Russell Viper here are the eight most venomous snakes in the world of whom you should be aware of. The Inland Taipan, often referred to as the “fierce snake,” has the most ...

Can you accurately identify some of the most common snakes found across eastern and southern Australia? We spoke to expert Chris Hay, the director of the Australian Reptile Academy, to find out the ...

Tiger snakes in southern Australia, known for their striking striped appearance, are venomous reptiles that thrive in diverse habitats. Despite their potent neurotoxic venom, they typically avoid ...

Australia hosts 20 of the world's 25 deadliest snakes, yet human fatalities are rare due to antivenom, medical advances, and the snakes' reclusive nature. Among the dangerous species are tiger snakes, ...