JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 11 (UPI) --New research suggests the African puff adder has two main stealth strategies. Researchers already knew about the first, extreme patience and stillness, but ...

A west Osceola County man received a potentially lethal bite from his venomous pet snake this afternoon and is being treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center, authorities said. John Post, 31, was ...

ORLANDO, Fla., June 16 (UPI) -- A Florida man was in serious condition after being bitten by his pet snake, an African puff adder, officials said. John Post, 31, was bitten on the finger when he ...

A massive puff adder captured on video in the Little Karoo draws 1.5M views, showcasing its stealthy movement and camouflage ...

Until last month, I had never seen a puff adder. After two days in South Africa, I had seen nine. Although this highly venomous viper is shy if unprovoked, the species is credited with the majority of ...

According to the African Snakebite Institute (ASI), the puff adder is one of the most abundant venomous snakes in Southern Africa and its venom is potently cytotoxic, causing severe pain, swelling and ...

Hartbeespoort resident Werner Nagel witnessed one of the most remarkable defensive displays he has ever seen during a recent visit to the Pilanesberg National Park and Game Reserve. Over the years, ...