Did you know that there are more than 3,000 types of snakes on the planet? Of those, about 600 are venomous. An even smaller number of venomous snakes are so venomous that you may not even believe it.

Here's a look at some of the snakes responsible for most of the world's snakebites, according to the World Health Organization. This rare venomous sea snake found slithering on the sand in Newport ...

Additionally, many of the most dangerous species, like the inland taipan, live in remote areas, limiting human encounters. Lastly, most venomous snakes tend to avoid humans and will only bite when ...

The taipan snake is one of the most venomous snake species in the world, with an intimidating reputation and an arsenal of ...

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon on the river. You’re drifting around on your big pink flamingo float, falling asleep in the warm ...

Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is ...

Known for having the most painful sting of any insect, the Bullet Ant is found in South American rainforests. Its sting can last up to 24 hours, often compared to being shot. Fire Ants are ...

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But we can influence the outcome by choosing how to behave around snakes. If we’re vigilant — alert but not alarmed — when we’re in snake habitat, the chances of a bite are low (just make sure you ...