In the village of Siphocosini, Eswatini, Clement Tsabedze still remembers the moment that nearly took his life.

Paralysis. Fever. Convulsions. These are just some of the symptoms of a venomous snakebite. If you're lucky and live close to ...

SA’s antivenom stock is depleted. While production will resume following facility renovations, it will take months before new ...

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health Department has sought to allay public fears regarding a potential shortage of snake antivenom ...

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health reports over 400 vials of snakebite antivenom are available and more have been ordered, despite production disruptions.

A small mark is seen on Mthokozisi Vumase's hand where the snake struck AN incredibly fortunate man has survived a green mamba bite, in a very unusual case of not even needing antivenom. ALSO READ: ...

A pill used to combat mercury and arsenic poisoning could be repurposed to tackle snakebites, trials have found.

A rare mutant snake with three sharp fangs has been discovered in Australia. Zookeepers at the Australian Reptile Park found ...

Breeding snakes in captivity “is doable, not rocket science,” he says, as he offers a virtual tour of the serpentarium, which ...

Johannesburg - Millions across sub-Saharan Africa face a dire threat as South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service ...