Don’t be afraid: of all of the snake species in Alabama, only six are venomous. Three of those six venomous species are ...

-- Colubrids (Colubridae) -- Elapids (Elapidae) -- Sea snakes (Hydrophiidae) -- Vipers (Viperidae) -- Pit vipers (Crotalidae) -- Mammals (Mammalia) -- Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) -- Spiny ...

Sweet Home Alabama may be a popular sentiment for humans, but there are also several dangerous, venomous snakes that call the Yellowhammer State home. It’s a hot and humid place, making it the ideal ...

Eastern Brown Snake The Unassuming Menace Eastern brown snake – of the family Elapidae. Image via Depositphotos While its appearance might not scream danger, the Eastern Brown Snake is actually the ...

In Brazil, medically important snakes belong to two families, with emphasis on genus Bothrops, Crotalus, and Lachesis belonging to family Viperidae, and Micrurus under family Elapidae 15.

Results 47 venomous snakes of the families Colubridae, Elapidae and Viperidae and 53 non-medically important snakes were captured. 406 bacterial isolates of 72 different species were cultured: these ...

The United States boasts a diverse and captivating array of snake species, each with its own unique traits and characteristics. While popularity can be subjective, certain snakes have gained ...