This lizard inhabits the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is well known for its striking appearance and venomous bite.They are named after the Arizona Gila ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...

A highly venomous snake escaped during an overnight crash as an RV from South Carolina was heading north, officials said.

The findings, recently published in PeerJ Life & Environment, shed new light on the evolution of venomous feeding strategies in reptiles and offer insights into the ancient ecosystems of the ...

A venomous reptile from the Triassic period, named Microzemiotes sonselaensis, reveals unexpected secrets about the evolution of predation strategies. Discovered in the Chinle Formation of Arizona, ...

Cottonmouth snakes are venomous reptiles found in the southeastern US. They are known for their white mouth lining.

A highly venomous snake was captured after escaping during a crash on a North Carolina interstate, officials said. The crash ...

Home lizards, commonly found in residential areas, generally pose no significant threat to humans regarding toxicity. Most lizards that enter homes, such as geckos or anoles, are harmless and do not ...