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San Diego Zoo Caretaker Bitten by Highly Venomous Viper
A wildlife care specialist was rushed to the hospital on Monday afternoon after a highly venomous African Bush Viper bit him.
Massive Snake Hanging from Tree in Pennsylvania Park Sparks Public Alert
An alert was issued by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Twitter account, which posted an image of a then-unidentified snake in the park.
Eight-Foot Python Found Slinking Around on Farm
The massive reticulated python, which surfaced in rural Wales last month, is likely an escaped or abandoned pet.
Deadly Snake Filmed 'Knocking' on Glass Door Trying To Get Inside Home
The highly venomous species—one of the most toxic land snakes in the world—was filmed rubbing its head on a family's doors, seemingly seeking shelter from wet weather.
Video Shows Deadly Venomous Snake Striking Out at Reptile Catcher
The eastern brown, one of the most toxic land snakes in the world, was found by a 91-year-old woman and caught after hiding in a sliding door cavity.
Snake Bites Rescuer During Operation to Save Injured Hiker in Texas Canyon
Authorities responded when a 48-year-old woman called 911 after injuring her left knee while hiking in McKelligon Canyon in El Paso.
Python Swallows Pet Cat Whole in Horrifying Incident
Beloved family pet Hurjun was eaten by a python over the weekend, according to a viral Facebook post by his owner, Kanchi Nard.
Two-Foot Long Snake Found in Electrical Outlet in South Carolina Home
The snake was living behind an electrical outlet, along with several of her eggs. She has since been safely removed and brought to a new habitat.
Brave Rescue Husky Dies Protecting Family from Deadly Cobra
Dai Bao, named after Disney's Dumbo, was rescued as a stray off the streets and heartbreakingly died defending his family from a four-foot snake.
Python Pops Out of Toilet While Unsuspecting Man is Sitting on It
A 45-year-old man was terrified when he found a python in his toilet bowl. A rescue team worked to retrieve the snake safely.
Officers Discover 'Emotional Support Python' During DUI Stop
Pictures from the scene show the enormous yellow-green python lounging comfortably in the passenger seat.
Man Comes Home to Find Huge Python Coiled Around Possum He Named Reggie
The possum was photographed hanging upside down in the grasp of the large constrictor snake in Queensland, Australia.
Family Discovers Lint From Clothes Dryer is Actually Caused by Dead Snake
After calling a repairman to investigate a malfunctioning dryer, the Pring family discovered the issue had an unexpected and creepy cause.
Woman Finds Highly Venomous Snake Lurking Inside Her Handbag
Reptile catcher Luke Huntley said the small-eyed species is "capable of inflicting a fatal bite" and the resident was "very lucky" that she spotted the snake before putting her hand into the bag.
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Woman Finds Python Lurking in Middle of Her Dining Room Table
Carpet pythons are widespread throughout northern, eastern and southern Australia—eating mammals, frogs, lizards and birds.
Python Wakes up Family at 1 A.M. By Slithering Around in Their Kitchen
The homeowners in Queensland, Australia, said they had woken up after hearing items being knocked off a dining table in their kitchen before realising a carpet python had made its way inside.
Snake on Florida Driver's Windshield Finds TikTok Fame
"Dude, please just get off the car. Just jump off. Be a good little snake," Abbey Rostron can be heard in the now-viral videos.
Man Finds Himself Surrounded by Deadly Snakes While Hiking in Arkansas
"I couldn't tell how many were in that spot but they were big!" the man wrote on Facebook following the close encounter.
Venomous Snake Found in Asthma Inhaler Gives Teen 'Surprise of Her Life'
Catchers said it was "one of the most incredible places we have ever found a snake."
Family Finds Venomous Snake Lurking Under Swimming Pool Deck
Stuart McKenzie, a snake catcher in Australia, released a video showing how he grabbed the venomous reptile by the tail to stop it slithering out of reach.
Deadly Snake Launches Itself off Two-Story Balcony To Flee Reptile Catcher
An Australian catcher said it showed deadly snakes are not always aggressive "but in fact want nothing to do with humans and will go to drastic measures to get away from us."
This Venomous Creature Causes More Hospitalizations Than Snakes, Spiders
Hospital records suggest that bee stings were linked to more than a quarter of the admissions due to contact with a venomous animal or plant.
Video Shows Venomous Snake Inside Vacuum Cleaner After Couple Sucked It Up
Snake removal expert Stuart McKenzie warned: "We obviously do not recommend people doing this as it can hurt the snake and can also be dangerous for the homeowners."
Venomous Snake Caught after Slithering near Kids and Pets in Backyards
Reptile expert Stuart McKenzie said the snake needed to be moved because it had been lurking close to pets and children.
'Massive' Python Found Curled Up Inside Garden Pot Outside Home
Video of the reptile was posted to Facebook by relocation business Snake Catcher Noosa, after wrangler Luke Huntley was called to remove it from a home in Sunshine Beach, Queensland.
Woman Wakes up to Python Next to Bed, Gets 'Fright of Her Life'
The Queensland woman spotted the non-venomous reptile close to her bed after hearing noises coming from inside the room and turning on a lamp to investigate.
Python Found Lurking in Family BBQ With Belly Full of Chicken Eggs
Stuart McKenzie, the owner of reptile relocation service Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, said he initially feared the snake had consumed golf balls.
Deadly Snake Bites Child's Feet After Hiding in Her Bed
The 10-year-old girl was bitten on both feet by a mulga snake, also known as a king brown, estimated to be more than three feet in length by a local snake catcher.
6.5-Foot Python Found in Car after Neighbor Leaves Warning Notes on Vehicle
The woman who owned the vehicle initially suspected that the notes could have been a "sick prank," according to snake catcher Stuart McKenzie.