A woman has warned others not to wear flip-flops in while out and about in the countryside after she was bitten by an adder while walking her dogs. Tracey Evans is still in hospital after she was bitten on big toe by the UK’s only venomous snake in Alver Valley Country Park in Gosport on […]
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How to Deal with Venomous Snake Encounters
For many people, a close encounter with a snake, venomous or not, is amongst the most terrifying experiences imaginable. It’s no matter that only 20% of snake species—one in five—are venomous. Of those, only about a 1/3 of the venomous snake species have the potency to cause serious injury or fatality to a human. That […]
Wildlife Encounters are on the Rise: Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
Spring is a time of renewal, and for wildlife in the United States, it’s a time to emerge from their winter slumber. As the weather warms up and the snow melts away, animals begin to stir and come out of hibernation. While it’s exciting to see these creatures out and about, human encounters can pose […]
Two Thirsty Cobras were Ready to Attack, But This Man Still Bravely Showed Kindness
Climate change increases the Earth’s temperature bringing extreme heat, especially during the summer. Even the countries accustomed to hot weather are having a difficult time adjusting to the temperature rise. Animals are just as affected as humans. However, it’s more challenging for them because their water source dries up during extreme heat. Wild animals are […]
Three huge Boa Constrictors found dead at Scots loch next to rubbish bags
Three huge snakes have been found dead at a Scots loch next to a number of bags of rubbish. The horror discovery was made by a member of public near Carbeth Loch in Blanefield, Stirlingshire, on January 8. The Boa Constrictors – normally frequented in tropical South America – were found dumped among the litter […]
Giant 10ft Snake Crashes Through Ceiling As Family Watches TV
A family in Malaysia received a nasty surprise when a 10-foot reticulated python crashed through the ceiling of their home while they were watching TV. The incident took place at Kampung Pasir Lutong in the Miri Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. The Miri District Operations Control Center was called to the scene by the mother of […]
Woman Rescues Sweet Bull Snake From Under Family’s Porch
When a family found a snake under their deck, they called @cataleah to come to help rescue the animal. When she got there, she discovered that it was just a bull snake which is a harmless species. She picked up the snake and said that it seemed calm. She snake moved around in the woman’s […]
A Young Boy in India Bitten by a Cobra Bites Back to Kill the Venomous Snake
A bizarre incident has been reported in the remote Indian district of Jashpur. It took place in Pandarpadh Village when an 8-year-old boy named Deepak was bitten by a cobra. It seems the scaly creature latched on to his hand by curling itself tightly around it and the youngster couldn’t shake it, so he bit […]