Recchio says, "There are three species that occur in the U.S.: the Arizona coral snake, Texas coral snake and Eastern coral snake. But coral snake diversity reaches its apex in Latin America ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

The Texas coral snake's bite rarely kills, but it can cause intense, persistent pain. Delving into the mechanism underlying the reptile's vicious venom, researchers have discovered two chemicals that ...