Amid the sad news of Ifunanya Nwangene's death, explore the deadliest snakes in Nigeria and Africa, including species responsible for the most dangerous bites.

The reputation of venomous snakes in the United States precedes them. Everyone has heard the stories about an unsuspecting hiker wandering out on a trail only to come across a venomous snake, get bitten,

NIXA, MO -- A Missouri man died in his sleep just hours after he was bitten by a snake and refused to seek medical attention. Snake bites are pretty rare, and it's even more rare to have a fatality. But that was the case when a venomous snake bit and ...

A Nigerian woman recounted how she survived a viper bite as a student after failing to get antivenom at a hospital, sparking renewed talk on snake treatments.

Rattlesnakes are both beautiful and deadly. They are the largest venomous snake in the U.S and the most deadly. Their bites can be fatal to humans, and they should be respected.