North Carolina is home to six species of venomous snakes — but you’re most likely to encounter just one of them. Copperheads ...

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A Ventura County woman has become the second recent death from a rattlesnake bite on a Southern California hiking trail ...

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Ventura County authorities received multiple calls reporting rattlesnake bites in the past two weeks. Here's what to know.

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If you’re having an unexplained, intense reaction after eating beef or pork, it’s a good idea to seek a blood test.

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A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

Louisiana is home to 48 snake species, but only seven are venomous. Learn how to identify them and the impact of their bites.