Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking new snakebite treatment to prevent the devastating tissue damage caused by African spitting cobra venom. Spitting cobra venom is incredibly potent and ...

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine announced that a drug called varespladib could be repurposed to treat spitting cobra bites. Standard antivenom treatments are ineffective at handling the ...

Available snake bite antivenoms are inconsistent at preventing tissue damage, and can cost thousands of dollars, so researchers found the common blood thinner heparin may be a cheap alternative to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We know tha snake venom is highly toxic to humans, but to learn more ...

On Aug. 27, 1970, zookeeper Jerry McNeal was cleaning a cobra cage when an alert came that dogs had gotten on the grounds. That meant all the reptile workers had to switch to dog-catching duties, and ...