A common neurotoxin produced by algae blooms is making California sea lions more aggressive. Here’s why it has the power to ...

If you want to be precise, know that venomous creatures inject toxins through bites or stings. Think rattlesnakes or scorpions. Poisonous animals are harmful when you touch or eat them, such as ...

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare ...

It's not often that you hear about sea lions attacking humans, but recently a slew of assaults have occurred in California.

Bite severity: While copperhead bites are painful, they often pose minimal risk to victims. Poison control says that about half of all bites result only in pain and mild swelling. Appearance ...