For some people, their fear of snakes is biblical. But these reptiles are intriguing, specialized creatures worthy of study. For example, when a poisonous snake bites a rat, the complex soup of ...

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WSOC) — A 4-year-old North Carolina boy was sent to the hospital after his family says a snake bit him at day care. The incident reported occurred at New Beginnings Child ...

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.

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 ...