Shutterstock A hiker’s paradise… and a critter’s playground. When you hike through Arizona’s beautiful desert, you’re walking through one of North America’s most incredible outdoor habitats. But ...

Few creatures are as fearsome as venomous snakes and scorpions. While snake venom can cause paralysis and tissue damage, ...

A honey bee tears itself open when it stings, releasing poison into its victim. Stinging words between humans can be replaced with healthier forms of catharsis.

Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the ...

Two venomous spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders, can cause severe symptoms, experts say. Here are spider bite ...

Meet the professional snake catcher - who is allergic to snake venom. Siouxsie Gillett, 49, was worked with animals all her life - supplying animals to major films including Harry Potter, Ridley Scott ...

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

Standing just over an inch in length, the bullet ant may not seem intimidating at first glance. However, its reputation precedes it. In the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America, ...

Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The bite is usually flat, though it may develop a small blister. Sometimes, a bull’s-eye pattern with a blue or purple ...