Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. That said, a few species of deadly snakes stand out above ...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Just hours before Jeffrey Leibowitz was bitten by one of the world’s deadliest snakes, he apparently handled the reptile freely and posted advice on social media about how to ...

Over 3,000 species of snakes slither across the globe, according to National Geographic. Of these species, approximately 600 are venomous, with around 7% being poisonous enough to kill or injure a ...

In the world of poisonous snakes, two species tend to hog the limelight — the Inland Taipan and the sea snake. Although both have deadly venom that can kill a human being, they are worlds apart in ...

FLORENCE — One of the world's most venomous snakes bit a Florence man at his apartment this month, drawing criticism from snake experts and highlighting the risk of handling deadly reptiles. Jeffrey ...

The Inland Taipan is popularly known as the most venomous snake in the world, also known as the "fierce snake," it is a demure yet lethal inhabitant of central Australia's arid regions. This shy ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Just hours before ...