The National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) has confirmed that antivenom production has officially resumed in South Africa ...

Africa's deadliest snakes, the boomslang and black mamba, showcase stark contrasts. While the boomslang, a tree-dweller with ...

Rinkhals snakes, native to South Africa, are known for their cobra-like hood and remarkable survival strategies. They defend themselves by spitting ve ...

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, ...

There's usually a sense of excitement about what lies beneath the Christmas tree, but for one festive family the biggest surprise was lurking in the branches up above. Rob and Marcela Wild wasted no ...

As snake season heats up in South Africa, learn how to safely handle encounters with puff adders, including expert advice ...

SOUTH AFRICA -- South African authorities are applauding a pilot's courage for safely landing an aircraft after feeling a venomous stowaway cobra slithering on his body mid-flight. The pilot, Rudolf ...

Danie van der Lith TWO DANIELSKUIL police officers have proven they can keep their cool under pressure – even when face to face with some of South Africa’s deadliest snakes.Sergeant Lebogang ...