Snakebites are among the deadliest neglected tropical diseases, and scientists have long been searching for more effective ...

Have you ever wondered whether a tarantula bite could kill you? Here's everything you should know about nursing a bite wound.

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY: Buncombe County environmental health program manager Jessica Silver, left, and public health nurse Susan Creede say every animal bite is treated as if it could be a potential ...

Sharks rarely bite humans in the first place. And in a new study Friday, researchers have found that some of these bites are wholly defensive. Reading time 3 minutes Sharks might not be as responsible ...

The animal kingdom is full of incredible strength and power, but when it comes to bite force, some creatures stand out far ...

A resident suffered a bite from a fox on Tuesday — with the animal later testing positive for rabies, according to Chatham ...

The menace of dog bites is not merely a public-health challenge but a matter of human safety concern, the Court said.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says more Iowans are being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to ...

Most of us know to give bears a wide berth in the wild. But there are gentler wild animals, even prey, that can get very ...