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

Scientists found that several mamba species launch a dual assault on the nervous system, turning early paralysis into sudden ...

A breakthrough study at the University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature of the black mamba, one of the ...

Some victims of venomous mamba snakebites see their symptoms worsen after getting antivenom, displaying a different type of ...

Snakebite Assist Director Arno Naude shares life-saving tips on how to stay safe from puff adders, cobras, and other venomous reptiles while hiking and camping.

Snakebites, spider bites, and scorpion stings remain a significant public health threat, particularly in rural communities ...

Antivenom can save lives after mamba bites—but new research shows it may unmask a second paralysis, leaving patients with ...

Researchers discovered that the venoms of three of four mamba species deliver a second nasty surprise. New research reveals ...

Antivenom stocks have been critically low for over a year, as the South African Vaccine Producers have been unable to ...

Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.

The NHLS has resumed antivenom production, releasing its first batch to address the urgent need for effective treatments ...