A vet has issued a crucial warning to dog walkers about poisonous bite risks becoming active in spring. Knowing how respond ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one venomous snake species, a slithering reptile in the undergrowth is big news ...

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Life threatening snake bites are uncommon in the UK but can happen, especially in children, and should not be underestimated, says an expert in this week's BMJ. As well as bites by the UK's only ...