Researchers from Warwick showed the first proof of concept for a cheap and rapid diagnostic test that detects snake venom in the human body better than antibody-based techniques. Time becomes critical ...

The western diamondback rattlesnake was uncovered ... If bitten by a coral snake, cobra, or exotic snake, keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom.

To come up with a better test, researchers noted that some snake venoms – like the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake ... venom from that of the Indian Cobra. The cobra’s venom didn’t ...

Snakes are most active during spring and early summer. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake species in the U.S. by length and weight. There are more than 40 species of ...

The eastern diamondback, being the largest among ... them at a disadvantage with a faster predator like the king cobra. Both snakes significantly depend on venom for their protection.

A man in Stellenbosch, South Africa, found a venomous cape cobra under a pillow on his bed; the dangerous reptile was removed by an expert who used a hook and his bare hands to handle the animal.